Of strains in the BACK SINEWS. 145 



Horfe out all the time; the repetition of the above, if a frefh 

 Strain generally promotes a cure. 



The SHAVINGS-POULTICE for a FRESH STRAIN in the 



SINEWS. 



Take flrong Verjuice one quart; and dry Currier's Shavings, 

 a fufficient quantity to make the whole into a Poultice, by 

 boiling them together over a flow fire, to the confiflence of a 

 Poultice ; then apply it to the part, and repeat it in three days, 

 or as occafion may require the ufe of it. 



For a Frejli STRAIN in the BACK-SINEWS, or for any Soft 



Subfance on the KNEE or FETLOCK- JOINT, 



or to Suck a THORN out of any Part, 



Take Soft Soap two pounds. Bole Ammoniac in powder two 

 Qunces, then add Spirits of Wine fix ounces, Camphire in 

 powder one ounce. Spirit of Sal Ammoniac one ounce. Spirits 

 of Hartfliorn one ounce, all mixed together in a mortar and 

 kept in a clofe covered pot for ufc; and when ufed, rub any 

 of the above parts well, and fpread a pledget of Tow, with 

 the above Application and bind it on the part with a Flannel 

 Roller, and repeat the above every third day. The above 

 application if continued for fome time, will reduce any part 

 fine and firm. 



What has been faid concerning Strains in the Sinews, are 

 fufhcient to cure any frefh Strains in the above parts, and will 

 anfwer at firil better than flronger applications; but if the 

 Sinews are broken down and badly relaxed, and feels hard 

 and callous, proceed as follows. Take the Soap and Brandy 

 Charge, and rub it well on, and heat it in with a hot iron. 



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