41c L^DD'S VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. 



equal if not superior to any in the market; therefore I do not 

 hesitate to recommend them as efficient and reliable medicines. 

 The doses here recommended apply to both horses and cattle. 



Fluid Extract of Chamomile. 



(Anthemis Nobilis.) 



This is a valuable tonic, and is used in cases of derangement of 

 the digestive organs. Dose, from two to four drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Arnica. 



( Leopard 1 s-bane. ) 



Arnica is chiefly used in veterinary practice as an external ap- 

 plication in the treatment of wounds, sprains, and bruises. It is 

 prepared as follows : 



Fluid extract of arnica 4 oz. 



Proof spirits (equal parts of water and alcohol) ... 1 pint. 

 Mix. 



Apply a portion to the affected part two or three times daily. 

 Fluid Extract of Wormwood. 



(Artemisia Absinthium.) 



This is used as an anthelmintic for the expulsion of worms. 

 The dose is one ounce (fluid), to be given every morning for a 

 week, just before feeding-time. It not only has a tendency to e: - 

 pel worms, but gives tone to the digestive organs, and corrects 

 morbid appetite 



Fluid Extract of Pleurisy Root. 



(Asclepias Tuberosa.) 



This is used in pleurisy and irritable sore throat. Dose, four 

 drachms, night and morning. The powdered root enters ink the 

 compositf in of some of the most celebrated cough powders. 



Fluid Extract of Male Fern. 



(Aspidium Filix Mas.) 



This is the celebrated remedy for the treatment of tape- wet m, 

 which is sometimes to be found iD the intestines of young sits. 



