420 dadd's veterinary medicine and surgery. 



Fluid Extract of Colchicum. 



(Colchicum Autumnale.) 



This extract is prepared from the roots and seeds of the plant, 

 It is celebrated for the treatment of rheumatism, inflammatory 

 diseases of the joints, and inter-articular lameness. Dose, one 

 drachm, two or three times per day. 



Fluid Extkact of Yellow Jessamine. 



( Gelseminum Sempervirent.) 



This agent is used as a sedative in the treatment of pleurisy and 

 pneumonia in the early or acute stage. It is also a powerful febri- 

 fuge, hence it is indicated in all acute fevers. It entirely dis- 

 penses with use of the fleam. Dose, from one, to three drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Witch hazel. 



(Hamamelis Virginica.) 



Witch-hazel is used as a local astringent in the treatment of 

 u bog and blood spavin." It is prepared for use as follows : 



Fluid extract of witch-hazel 6 oz. 



Proof spirits 1 pint. 



Mix. 



Apply a portly twice daily. 



Fluid Extract of Hops. 



(Humulus Lupulus.) 



This preparation of hops is used as a tonic in general debility, 

 and as a narcotic in diseases of the nervous system. It is a relia- 

 ble remedy to induce sleep and relieve pain. Dose, from two to 

 four drachms, to be repeated as occasion seems to require. 



Fluid Extract of Golden Seal. 



(Hydrastis Canadensis.) 



The golden seal is a pure tonic, and its use is indicated in all 

 cases of debility, loss of appetite, derangement of the digestive 

 organs, and torpidity of the liver. Dose, from two to four 

 drachms. 



