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Nux Vomica 1 and 3. — At the commencement of the 

 disease, use this remedy of the 1st dikition, and give it in 

 2-drachm doses. The dose to he repeated once, twice, or thrice, 

 daily, or even more frequently if necessary. Its repetition will 

 depend upon the urgency of the case. 



When purging is estahlished, it is hetter to withhold all 

 medicine until the action of the Aloes has to some extent sub- 

 sided ; after which use the Nux of the 3rd dilution in 2-drachm 

 doses. 



EuPHOEBiUM 3. — In two or three cases of the chronic form 

 of this malady, I have given Euphorbium with the best effects. 

 Use the remedy of the 3rd dilution in 2-drachm doses, mixed 

 each time with 6 or 8 ounces of water. The remedy may either 

 be given alone or in alternation with Nux Vomica 3, or Arseni- 

 cum 3. 



Diet. — The diet of the patient in every form of this disease 

 will constitute an important item in its treatment. It will be 

 utterly impossible to cure the malady unless the organ diseased 

 be placed in a state of rest, or under circumstances favourable 

 to its rest. The diet should consist of milk and water, or of 

 boiled sago, or of bread and milk. See Section VI., Page 108. 



COLIC. 



Colic is a common malady, and consequently, one familiar 

 to most people who own horses. It is a very painful disease 

 while it continues, and if neglected or improperly treated, it is 

 prone to terminate in one or more of the many forms of inflam- 

 matory disease to which the digestive organs are so liable. 



Colic is presented in a variety of forms, all of which agree 

 in certain essentials, but differ materially in others. Their 

 differences I shall endeavour to fully indicate, especially in 

 enumerating the medicines which relate to its proper treatment. 



