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Doses. — For the horse, one pound of the root in pow- 

 der is the dose. For sheep, three to five ounces, and 

 for the dog with tape worm, it is invaluable, destroying 

 the worm in two hours. A purgative should be given 

 next day. 



Friar's Balsam. — This is the compound tincture of 

 benzoin, and is an excellent article when applied to sores 

 and wounds, as the fluid soon evarporates, and leaves a 

 resinous covering over the wound, thus shielding it from 

 the action of the air. (See Benzoin.) 



Galbanum. — A dried juice, having medicinal prop- 

 erties similar to asafoetida. 



Galls- — ^ut G-alls. — These are rough excrescences 

 made on oak trees by holes being made in the bark by 

 an insect. 



Use. — A powerful astringent, binding the bowels of all 

 animals affected with dysentery, and diarrhoea. And a 

 good application to the greasy heels of horses. 



Doses. For horses and cattle, powdered galls are 

 given in from four to six drachms. For sheep and 

 swine, thirty to sixty grains, externally applied the pow- 

 dered nut may be sprinkled on the sore. 



Gallic Acid. — (See Tannin. 



Gamboge. — This is a gum resin from a tree, growing 

 in the Island of Ceylon. 



Use. — A useful purgative for cattle. (See Epsom 

 Salts.) 



Doses. For cattle, six to eight drachms in the dose. 

 For sheep, thirty grains, given in solution, and should 

 be given with other medicine of the same class. 



