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upon the horse'ri skin. They are used either in the form of a 

 decoctioHj or finely powdered and mixed \Yith tniiu-oil, turpen- 

 tine, &c. 



Two drachms of stavesacre were given to a glandered horse ; 

 he died during the night following in great ])ain. 



STEEL. The medical properties of steel are not supposed 

 to differ from those of iron. See Irox. 



STIMULANTS. A term of very extensive signification, 

 and which may with propriety be applied to the greater part of 

 the articles of the Materia Medica. According to the celebrated 

 Dr. John Brown, every medicine was considered as a stimulant', 

 but it is probable that some, particularly the narcotics, have an 

 opposite effect ; esi)ecially the distilled laurel water. The term 

 stimulant is generally applied to those substances which percep- 

 tibly increase the motion of the heart and arteries. Under this 

 head a great variety of remedies are included, both internal 

 and external ; among the former are cordials, cathartics, diu- 

 retics, &c. ; the latter consist of embrocations, ointments, lini- 

 ments, &c. 



STOMACHICS. ^lediclnes that strengthen the stomach 

 and excite appetite. 



The term is nearly synonymous with cordials in veterinary 

 medicine ; though from stomachics we generally expect a more 

 permanent effect than from those preparations denominated co?-- 

 dial, as they approach more to the nature of to7iics. A few 

 receipts will be given under this head, which are intended for 

 horses that feed badly without any apparent cause, and such as 

 are subject to flatulent colic and indigestion. Horses of this 

 description are generally lean and in bad condition. 



STOMACHIC BALL. 



No. 1. Powdered gentian 2 drs. to ^ oz. 



Powdered ginger Idr. tol^d. 



Carbonate of soda 1 dr. 



Treacle, enough to form the ball for one dose. 



No. 2. Cascarllla, powdered 2 drs. 



Myrrh H drs. 



Castile soap 1 dr. 



Syrup, enough to form the ball for one dose. 



No. 3. Powdered Colombo root I oz. 



Powdex-ed cassia 1 dr. 



Powdered rhubarb 2 drs. to ^ oz. 



Syrup, enough to form the ball for one dose. 



Before stomachics are given, a mild cathartic ball is generally 

 required. Improper management with regard to food and water 



