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Sealing Compound. 



Calamine, pulverized 2 drams. 



Gum Camphor 1 dram. 



Prepared Chalk - 1 z. 



Burnt Alum \ oz. 



Mix. 



Sprinkle on the affected part, and in a few hours it will heal. Good 

 for collar or saddle galls, fresh wounds, and for any sore or lacerated 

 mouths, or any trouble requiring great astringent healing proper- 

 ties. 



This wonderful powder is well known by having been extensively 

 advertised through this country. 



Caustics. 



Substances used to burn away tissues of the body by decomposition 

 of their elements are termed caustics, and are valuable in destroying 

 fungus growth and renew a healthy action. 



Nitrate of Silver is excellent to lower granulation. 



Corrosive sublimate in powder acts energetically. 



Sulphate of copper is not so strong as nitrate of silver, but good. 



Chloride of zinc is a powerful caustic. It may be used in sinuses ; 

 in solution, 7 drams in a pint of water. 



Mild Caustics. 



A wound or ulcer will not heal while there remains any foreign 

 substance in the shape of splinters, pieces of bone, hair, &c. 



No matter what treatment you subject the wound to, it will not 

 heal so long as foreign substances remain in the cut. 



Wash with, or inject, warm water and castile soap, after which 

 regular digestive ointment can be used. But if fungus growths 



