460 THE HORSE. 



STOMACHICS. 



Stomachics are medicines given to improve the tone of the 

 stomach when impaired by bad management or disease. 



1. Stomach Ball — 



TONICS 



Augment the vigor of the whole body permanently, while stimu- 

 lants only act for a short time. They are chiefly useful after low 

 fever. 



1. Tonic Ball — 



Sulphate of Iron . . . . ^ ounce. 

 Extract of Camomile . . .1 ounce. 



Mix, and form into a ball. Or, 



2. Arsenic . , . , . .10 grains. 

 Ginger ...... 1 drachm. 



Powdered Aniseed .... 1 ounce. 



Compound Powder of Tragacanth . 2 drachms. 



Syrup enough to form a ball. It is a very powerful tonic. 



[TRAUMATICS 



Are those medicines which excite the healing process in 

 wounds, ulcers, or sores. 



