186 DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT. 



FOR INFLAMED LEG, GALLED SHOULDEBS OR BACK. 

 A REALLY GOOD THING. 



Sal ammoniac, i oz.; vinegar, 4 oz.; spirits of wine, 2 

 oz.; tincture arnica, 2 drams; water, ^ pint. Mix, and 

 bathe with it often and thoroughly. 



Sutter of antimony. 



For corns, canker, indisposition of the sole to secrete 

 healthy horn, wounds in the foot not attended by healthy 

 action, and for every case where the superficial application 

 of a caustic is needed, the chloride of antimony (butter of 

 antimony) is one of the very best. 



STICKING-PLASTER, FOR CUTS OR "WOUNDS. 



Burgundy pitch, 4 oz.; tallow, 2 oz. Melt the articles 

 together, and spread on linen or cloth while hot. Cut in 

 strips of proper length and width, and draw the wound 

 together; warm the strips and apply them. Clip the hair 

 short where the plaster is to be applied. 



-WASH FOR REDUCING AN INFLAMED AATOUND, 



One oz. sulphate of zinc, i oz. crotus martes, ^ oz. sugar 

 of lead, I pint water. A sore will not smell bad when this 

 wash is used. 



SPRAINS AND BRUISES. 



It must be borne in mind, the first object in treating 

 acute inflammation caused by injury of any kind is to lower 

 the inflammation. Cold water, or one ounce of sugar of 

 lead to a pint of water, would be better, and is a remedy of 

 great value, to be used repeatedly until relief is afforded. 



The following is excellent : Saltpeter, 4 oz.; sugar of lead, 

 I oz.; muriate of ammonia, i oz.; common salt, i pint; 

 cold water, 2 galls. Mix and bathe the parts aff"ected; or 

 keeo constantly wet with the following, which is good: 



