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LINIMENTS. 



Are designed to remove deep seated pain and 

 inflammation, by gently stimulating the skin. 

 The following is an excellent liniment for old 

 swellings, sprains^ or rheumatism: 2 ounces of 

 hartshorn, 2 ounces camphorated spirits, 1 ounce 

 oil of turpentine, and | ounce of laudanum, 

 mixed well together; or 1 ounce of camphor may 

 be dissolved in 4 ounces of sweet oil, to which 

 may be added 1 ounce of oil of turpentine. A 

 little powdered cantharides or tincture of can- 

 tharides or ground mustard, will render either 

 of these more powerful, or convert it into a 

 liquid blister. 



SULPHUE. 



Is the basis of the most effectual application 

 for mange. It is an excellent alterative, com- 

 bined usually with antimony and nitre, partic- 

 ularly for mange, surfeit, grease, hidebound or 

 want of condition,.and it is a useful ingredient in 

 the cough and fever ball. 



