234 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS. 



Give one grain of strychnine flight and morning ; next take equal 

 parts of pine tar and pitch, warm until it spreads easily, and spread 

 over the small of the back, from the hip forward ten inches, and 

 across to almost the points of the hips ; then spread on cantharides 

 (should be well pulverized) until the pitch is thoroughly covered ; 

 then cover with two thicknesses of cotton flannel. 



A stiff sticking plaster of this nature is called a charge, and the 

 following is one of the best formulas : 



Burgundy pitch or common pitch, 5 ounces ; tar, 6 ounces ; yellow 

 wax, I ounce, melted together, and when they are becoming cool, 

 half a dram of powdered cantharides well stirred in. This must be 

 partially melted afresh when applied, and put on the part with a large 

 spatula as hot as it can be without giving too much pain. Tow or 

 cotton should be scattered over it while it is warm ; this forms a thick, 

 adhesive covering, which 'cannot be.* separated from the skin for 

 months. This is applied for old sprains of the loins, and also strains 

 of the back sinews. The charge acts in three ways by the slight 

 stimulating power which it possesses, gradually removes all deep- 

 seated inflammation ; it promotes absorption of any thickening 

 beneath, and gives general strength to the parts. 



DR. SHELDON'S TREATMENT FOR WORMS. 



Dr. Sheldon says it never fails to clean the worms out of a horse. 



1st. Bran mash. In 24 hours give I drachm of santonine, which 

 should be dissolved in water ; then 'mix in a quart of starch, and give 

 as a dreHch ; in 30 minutes give aloes in solution sufficient to move 

 the bowels promptly. The rule, as to the amount of aloes to be 

 given, is explained on page 197, under the head of Physicking. 



The same authority claimed such success in the cure of Tetanus, 

 which is among the most difficult diseases to control, that I include 

 his treatment. He claimed that it never failed to cure : 



Take a large handful of lobelia (about I Ib.) ; steep in a gallon of 

 water ; give one quart of the infusion ; put poultice of same over the 

 back of the head ; same on the cut, or part injured, and continue re- 

 peating, at first in thirty minutes ; repeating at longer intervals, as 

 there is improvement. Blanket warmly and keep in a quiet place. 



Dr. Sheldon practices near Canandaigua, N. Y.; a man of experi- 

 ence He claims the most perfect success by this treatment. He was 

 for several years, Surgeon in charge of 7th Avenue R. R. stables, in 

 New York city. [Regular treatment on page 165.] 



I would remind that the veterinary practice is mixed and doubtful 

 in the treatment of tetanus. Prof. Somerville said, I have tried all 

 kinds of treatment and failed. It is a hard disease to control. 



