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upon the system like mercury, yet does not create a medicinal 

 disease, nor does it tend to convert the patient into a walking 

 barometer, as is often the case when the preparations of mer- 

 cury are administered. 



In cases of functional derangement of the liver, a condition 

 of the animal which may be known by a yellow tinge of the 

 membrane of the mouth, etc., I administer it as an alterative. 

 Dose, a tablespoonful every other day, until the bowels respond 

 to its action. 



A full dose. — One ounce will generally operate as a cathar- 

 tic, but as it is apt to produce griping pains, I prefer glauber 

 salts when a cathartic is indicated. 



Fluid Extract of Matico. — This is a reliable agent 

 in the treatment of chronic indigestion. It is an excellent 

 tonic and aromatic, and will increase the appetite and promote 

 digestion. Dose, from one to three drachms, morning and 

 evening. The powdered leaves are used for the purpose of 

 arresting internal and external hemorrhages. Dose, for inter- 

 nal hemorrhages, one drachm. Externally, it may be applied 

 ad libitum. 



Fluid Extract of Scullcap. — A valuable nervine and 

 antispasmodic. Its remedial^ power depends chiefly on its 

 essential oil, which the extract contains in solution. It is indi- 

 cated in all diseases of a spasmodic character. Dose, from 

 one to three fluid drachms. 



REMARKS ON CLYSTERS 



In the treatment of diseases of cattle, I recommend the 

 more general use of clysters ; for I find that they generally 

 have a very good effect, and seldom, if ever, do harm. They 

 not only serve to evacuate the contents of the rectum and large 

 intestines, but also to introduce nourishment into the system 

 when the animal is unable to take any by the mouth. 



In diseases of the brain, and other anterior parts of the 



