SIMPLE AILMENTS 281 



Other medicines that should always be at hand, if there 

 is no surgery or chemist's shop within reach, are Sedatives, 

 Narcotics, Antispasmodics, and Tonics, besides drugs in 

 common use. 



Of sedatives the groom does not require anything more 

 than aconite, which acts promptly in cases of severe fever ; 

 and if the allopathic tincture is used, it should be given in 

 doses of 10 to 20 drops, which may be frequently renewed 

 until the action of the heart is lowered, as shown by the 

 falling pulse. 



Narcotics are called for when great pain is present, and 

 either belladonna may be given, or opium. In severe cases 

 of colic Indian hemp [Cinnahis Indica) is a most valuable 

 remedy, and may be completely relied upon. 



Administer the latter as a drench, and if the pain does 

 not subside give another half-dose in half an hour. 

 If this remedy is not available give — 



Bicarbonate of Soda 2 drs. 



Tincture of Ginger 1^ oz. 



Mixed in a pint of water. 



In cases of great pain add — 



Tincture of Opium 1 oz. 



Another prescription for colic is — 



LinseediOil 8 oz. 



Turpentine 1 ,» 



Camphor ... i ,» 



