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ing important parts, evejy method must be employ- 

 ed, as early as possible, to prevent a fatal inflam- 

 mation from taking place. Bleeding is the first 

 remedy; and immediately after, let a purgative or 

 laxative drink be given, receipts for which may' be 

 found under the head, Gnpes, and other diseases. 

 On no account should the wound be probed, or 

 have any tents crammed into it; nor should any 

 stimulating mixture be applied. The emollient fo- 

 mentation [a decoctian of nallows and elder] direct- 

 ed for swollen udder, is the only application that 

 can be used witli advantage, until the inflammation 

 has subsided; the fomentation should be continued 

 for a considerable term, andrepeated frequently. 



When the inflammation occasioned by the wound, 

 has been removed it will be proper to examine it 

 with a probe, to ascertain whether any matter be 

 confined or not; as in that case, it may be necessa- 

 ry to enlarge the original wound, to give it vent, or 

 make an opening in another more depending situa- 

 tion, that it may runoff" freely. Some stimulating 

 application may also be proper at this period, such 

 as a solution of blue vitriol, or 



Tincture of myrrh 2 oz. 



Corrosive sublimate 12 gr. 



One part of oil of turpentine to two parts of sweet 

 oil form a good digestive, as it is termed. And, 

 if an ointment is preferred — 



Take of hog's lard 8 oz. 



Bees'wax. 1 oz. 



Common turpentine 6 oz. 



Melt them together; and, when taken from the 

 fire, add one ounce of powdered verdigris; contin 

 ue stiring the mixture until it is cold. 



With respect to sewing up a wound, as it is cat- 



