BONE-SPAVIN, RING-BONE, &C. 203 



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 Recipe — For the Cure of Splints, &c. when first ohserved. 



long standing. It operates by blistering and 

 sweating the part ; it opens the pores, and makes 

 way for the more powerful parts of the blister to 

 penetrate through the ligamental purse which sur^ 

 rounds the joint. The author has frequently used 

 this mixture for callous sinews, and in strains of 

 long standing ; and has always found it to be a 

 medicine of the first consideration. Much might 

 be said in recommendation of this mixture ; but 

 every person that has occasion to make use of it, 

 will soon be convinced of its good effects. 



The following is a very good recipe for splints 

 jind spavins when they are Jirst perceived. 



(RECIPE, No. 134.) 

 Repellent Mixture, 



Take — Oil of origanum, one ounce; 



Spirit of turpenline, half an ounce; 

 White vitriol, in powder, two drachms ; 

 Glass, powdered and sifted, one Irachm; 

 Put them in a bottle for use. 



