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cum. G-ive the former in 2-draclim doses in 6 or 8 ounces of 

 water every morning, and the latter in 2- drachm doses of the 

 1st dikition in 5 or 6 ounces of water every night. E-epeat 

 these remedies daily for six or eight days in succession. 



Arxica. — Use the Arnica both as a lotion externally and 

 as a remedy internally. As a lotion, use it as directed at page 

 201, apply it freely along the back of the patient three, four, 

 or five times daily. G-ive Arnica in 2- drachm doses of the 1st 

 dilution, mixed with 2 or 3 ounces of water ; a dose may be 

 given two or three times a day for several days in succession, 

 or it may be given in alternation with Rhus Toxicodendron, in 

 2-drachm doses of the 1st dilution. 



Cold Water Cloths. — Should the Arnica lotion fail to 

 afford the patient relief, try the effect of Cold Water Cloths 

 applied to the back along its whole length. The wet cloths 

 should be covered with dry woollen ones. The object being to 

 excite an increased action within the skin and sub -tissues of 

 the structures affected. 



Diet. — The diet of the animal should consist of locust, bran, 

 rice, boiled barley, turnips, and carrots. For further particulars 

 see Section VI., Page 108. 



