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because when the glands are enlarged, the act of 

 swallowing is both painful and imperfect. 



In common sore throat the part which, by its in- 

 creased size, first attracts attention, is the parotid 

 gland. In its healthy state it reaches from the root of 

 the ear to near the angle of the lower jaw, and is not, 

 to the generality of persons, very conspicuous; but 

 when it is a little enlarged by inflammation, it can 

 plainly be seen, and gives an awkward appearance to 

 the juncture of the head and neck. 



The horse, for inflammation of the glands, should 

 be treated as described under the article catarrh ; 

 bleeding is never required, but the animal should 

 have sedative medicine according to the degree of 

 suffering which accompanies the sore throat. The 

 head and neck should be covered with a hood ; and 

 the following embrocation should be well rubbed in, 

 reaching from ear to ear, extending over the greater 

 part of the channel, and about three inches down the 

 windpipe. 



RECTPE (No. 22). 

 Embrocation for Sore Throat. 

 Take — Common liquid blister, one ounce ; 

 Hartshorn, one ounce ; 

 Olive oil, two ounces ; 

 Oil of origanum, one drachm: 

 Shake them well together. 



RECIPE (No. 23). 

 Strong Liquid Blister. 

 Take— Dilute spirits of wine, one gallon. Pour that upon one 

 pound of Spanish flies, coarsely powdered. Let the flies macerate a 

 month, daily shaking them ; then allow the liquid to remain sta- 

 tionary one day, and pour off the clear fluid ; add half a pound of 

 camphor and it is fit for use. 



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