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sufficient crude carbolic acid to make a 2-per-cent. solution. 

 Linimentum calcis is one of the most satisfactory appli- 

 cations for superficial burns. Old clean cotton or linen 

 cloths are soaked in it and spread over the burned surface 

 of the body. This preparation has been facetiously called 

 "carrion" instead of carron oil, because it is not germicidal. 

 Therefore, antiseptic ointments are preferable (as, aristol, 1 ; 

 vaseline, 8) in burns giving rise to a raw surface. A 

 mixture of slaked lime and charcoal, equal parts, makes a 

 useful stimulant, absorbent, dessicant, and antiseptic 

 dressing powder for wounds and ulcers in horses. Lime 

 water is serviceable in relieving itching in skin diseases, 

 and dries up moist surfaces through its astringent proper- 

 ties. With carbolic acid (1 to 50) lime water is most efficient 

 in allaying pruritus. Lime water is inimical to apthous 

 ulcerations and may be employed to swab out the mouth in 

 this disease. Enemata of lime water destroy pin worms. 

 Solution of lime is one of the best remedies in the treatment 

 of vomiting in dogs. It is a direct sedative to the stomach, 

 and, mixed with milk, equal volumes, prevents the rapid 

 coagulation of the casein, lessens the formation of large, 

 tough curds in the stomach) and assists the retention and 

 digestion of milk. Syrup of lime is twenty-four times 

 stronger in calcium hydrate than lime water, and is more 

 astringent. It may be given to foals and calves suffering 

 from indigestion and diarrhoea. It should be administered 

 in a considerable quantity of milk. 



Lime water may be given as an antidote in poisoning by 

 acids. Carron oil is a good, mild laxative and antacid for 

 horses with "heaves." It is given on the food. Furthermore, 

 it is an excellent purgative for foals and calves in the treat- 

 ment of diarrhoea and indigestion. 



Calcii Phosphas Pr^cipitatus. Precipitated Calcium Phos- 

 phate. Ca3(P0J,. (U.S. P.) 

 Synonym. — Calcis phosphas prsecipitata, B. P.; precipi- 

 tated phosphate of lime, phosphas calcicus praecipitatus, E.; 



