82 STAGGERS, CONVULSIONS, &C. 



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Recipe — A laxative Drink. 



most powerful means are not immediately ap- 

 plied, the consequence will prove fatal. Bleed 

 the horse according to his size, strength, and con- 

 dition of body, taking from three to four or five 

 quarts. Instances have frequently occurred in 

 which the animals have suddenly recovered. In 

 two hours after bleeding give the following ball. 



(RECIPE, No. 50.) 



Mercurial Ball, 



Take — Calomel, assafoetida, Castile soap, and jalap, 

 of each two drachms : 

 Beat them into a ball with syrup, and give it 

 as soon as possible. 



At the expiration of eight hours after giving 

 the above ball, let him have the following laxative 

 drink. 



(RECIPE, No. 51.) 



Take— Socotrine aloes, four drachms ; 



Lenitive electuary, two ounces ; 



