106 COMMON SALT. 



COMMON SALT. 



Is very useful in a clyster. A solution of it 

 lias been given as an aperient drink, sprinkled 

 over liay or in masli, it is very palatable to sick 

 horses; few things will so soon recall the appe- 

 tite as a drink composed of 6 or 8 ounces of 

 salt in solution. Horses in health, it promotes 

 the digestion of the food. There are few better 

 lotions for inflamed eyes than a solution of ^ 

 ounce of salt, in 4 pints of water. An ounce of 

 salt to 8 pints of water is a good embrocation 

 for sore shoulders and back. 



TURPENTINE. 



The common liquid turpentine has been des- 

 cribed as one of the best diuretics; for the re- 

 moval of cholic it stands unrivalled; with can- 

 tharides it is the basis of the. sweating blister 

 for old sprains and swellings; 



