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than in males, in the proportion of a sixth to an eighth. 20. 

 Abstracting from a medicinal effect the portion due to the 

 quantity of the substance absorbed, and the remainder gives 

 the measure of the susceptibility of being influenced by the 

 medicinal substance. — Buletin de Acad^ torn* xxii, pp. 237, 

 1273 ; aud Mediecd Times GazeUe, 



MISCELLANEOUS RECIPES. 

 Tonic oMid AUer<itive Drench. 



Infusion -of 'C&momile, 1 qoait. 



Powdewd Mandrake, « Idnchok. 



Mix, and drench by means of a bottle. 



The akxive is a very excellent preparation for various chronic 

 diseases of the digestive organs, liver included. It acts as a 

 tonic and alterative, and in cases of want of condition or un- 

 thriftiness, and in many cases of cutaneous Jiseaoe, it is an 

 invakiable preparation. 



A VahuiUe IHsin/ectanL 



Ctleride of Sue, 1 oniMe. 



Bain Water, 1 gallon. Mix. 



This remedy absorbs or neatralires unwholesome odors that 

 'accompany epizootic and infectious affections. It is a very 

 excellent remedy for disinfecting stables in which glanders or 

 fercy may have prevailed. Every thing within the stable 

 should be washed with it When an unpleasant smell exists, 

 hang cloths about the stable saturated with the solution 



Refrigerating and Sedative Lotion. 



fiydrochlonte of Ammdnia (Sal Ammoniac), 1 Minee. 



Nitrate «f Potaua, 1 ounce. 



Water, 1 quart. 



Alcohol, ipint. 



A cloth may be dipped into this mixture, and loosely tied 

 over the inflamed parts. So soon as it becomes dry, it should 

 be again wetted. Having continued the application of the 

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