64 LOTION FOR SCRATCHES OR GREASE. 



LOTION FOR SCRATCHES OR GREASE. 



Take white oak bark and make a strong de- 

 ■^oction of it by boiling; then dissolve a portion 

 of pulverized alum in the decoctionj say ^ pound 

 of alum to a quart of decoctionj and it is ready 

 for use. Before applying the lotion, wash the 

 parts with warm soap suds two or three times a 

 day. ' This lotion has never been known to fail 

 when properly applied. A lotion made of alum 

 and water is said to be good. ■'" 



TO QUIET OR TAME HORSES. 



Take of the oil of roses 4 drops, oil of cum- 

 min 4 drops, and a portion of the wart or horney 

 substance that forms on the leg, powder it fine; 

 then drop the oil in and mix it in your hand, 

 put some up the horse's nostrils, and g^ve him 

 some in his feed. This is said to be a certain 

 remedy for taming horses, so that you may han- 

 dle them as you please. 



