CHAPTER VII 

 Common Medicines and Their Actions 



The common medicines used in treating farm 

 animals are named in the following list, together 

 with origin, action, use, and dose. 



ACONITE 



Tincture of aconite is derived from the root of a 

 plant. When used, the heart beats more slowly 

 and the blood pressure is decreased, making the 

 medicine desirable in cases of inflammation. 



Dose: For horses and cattle, from 10 to 30 

 drops, and sheep and hogs 5 to 10 drops. 



ALOES 



This is usually bought in a powder form. It is 

 brown in color and bitter in taste. Considerable 

 time transpires before action in the bowels takes 

 place. Allow at least 24 hours. It is a physic and 

 blood purifier. 



Dose : For horses, 4 to 5 tablespoonfuls ; cattle, 

 4 to 8 tablespoonfuls ; sheep, I to 2 tablespoonfuls ; 

 and pigs, I to 2 tablespoonfuls. 



ALUM 



This mineral salt is used in washes for sore 

 mouth and throat, and cleansing wounds. It may 

 be dusted into wounds in powder form, and is both 

 drying and healing. 



Dose : Use a tablespoonful to a pint of water. 



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