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(C) Another, stronger. 



Strong mercuiial ointmerit . . 2 ounces. 



Oil of bay . . . . .1 ounce. 



Oil of origanum .... J ounce. 



Powdered cantharides . . J ounce. 



Mix. 



(D) STRONG SWEATING EMBROCATION. 



Biniodide of mercury . . . J to 1 drachm. 

 Powdered arnica leaves . , 1 drachm. 



Soap liniment . . 2 ounces. 



Mix. 



(E) MUSTARD EMBROCATION. 



Best flour of mustard . . .6 ounces. 



Liquor of ammonia . . • IJ ounce. 



Oil of turpentine . . . • IJ ounce. 

 Mix with sufficient water to form a thin paste. 



Emetic Tartar (see Antimony). 



Emetics are not used in horse medicines, for reasons 

 explained in the anatomatical part of this work. 



Emulsions are serviceable in chronic cough. The 

 following is a 



(A) SIMPLE EMULSION. 



Honey 3 ounces. 



Linseed oil 3 ounces. 



Subcarbonate of potass . . 1 drachm. 



Boiled water 1 pint. 



Melt the potass and honey in the water ; then add the 

 linseed oil gradually, working it well in till a smooth milky 

 mixture is obtained. A fourth part thrice a day. 



(B) Another, more active. 

 Of the former emulsion . . .1 pint. 

 Camphor and opium, in powder, each J drachm. 



Oil of aniseed 20 drops. 



Mix the camphor and opium with some white sugar in a 

 mortar, dropping in the oil, then add the emulsion gradually, 

 beating up as before. 



