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(C) A MERCURIAL BLISTER, WHICH MAY BE USED WHERE 

 DEPENDENCE IS PLACED ON THE ACTION OF MERCURIALS 

 AND BLISTERS. 



Of the former blister . . .4 ounces. 



Corrosive sublimate, powdered linely 1 scruple. 



(D) Or the following : 



Strong mercurial ointment . . 2 ounces. 



Oil of origanum .... 2 drachms. 



Corrosive sublimate . ... 2 drachms. 

 Cantharides, powdered . . .8 drachms. 

 Mix, and rub in with the hand. 



(E) STRONG SWEATING BLISTER, FOR SPLENTS, RING-BONE, 

 SPAVINS, ETC. 



Of the liquid blister marked (F) . 1 pint. 

 Biniodide of mercury . . .2 drachms. 



To be well rubbed in the legs after cutting the hair 

 short; and followed by the daily use of arnica, in the 

 shape of a wash, as follows, which is to be painted on with 

 a brush : 



Tincture of arnica .... 1 ounce. 



Water 12 to 15 ounces. 



Mix. 



(F) LIQUID BLISTER, WEAx^ ; SOMETIMES CALLED SWEATING 



BLISTER. 



Spanish flies, in gross powdtr . . i pound. 

 Olive oil . . . . . .3 quarts. 



Steep the flies in the oil three weeks ; strain off, and 

 bottle for use. 



(G) LIQUID BLISTER, VERY MILD. 



Of the above 1 pint. 



Olive oil H pi^t. 



The farrier's siueating blister is only a strong stimulant; 

 it occasions heat and swelling, without excoriation or loss 

 of hair; consequently it is a very convenient application, 

 wljen it is an object to avoid a temporary blemish, and 



