RECEIPT BOOK. 139 



Ulcers. 



An ulcer is "a solution of the soft part of an 

 animal body, together with the skin." The symp- 

 toms of an ulcer,^ which is in a way to be healed^ 

 are granulations, or little eminences, arising from 

 <br surface of a florid or reddish colour, small in 

 riize, and pointed at the top; ^he discharge, white 

 and thick. This will generally be effected by giv- 

 ing the animal perfect rest, using mild and simple 

 ointments, such as are composed of oil and bees' 

 wax, or hog's lard, which is not rancid. Turpen- 

 tine and lard melted together make a good oint- 

 ment. The following has likewise been reconj 

 mended: 



Goose grease 1 lb. 



Hog's lard 2 lb 



Red Lead . 3 bz 



Pulverised alum 1 lb. 



The goose grease and lard are to be melted over 

 a slow fire; the lead is then to be added in rine 

 powder, which is to be constantly stirred till it be- 

 comes cold, in order that it may be well incorpora- 

 ted. A little sulphur and nitre may be given by 

 way of alternative. 



If the ulcer assumes an inflamed state, and the 

 surface is covered with a brown transparent mat- 

 ter, the following fomentation will prove useful. 

 Camomile flowers ^ lb. 



Wormwood a large handful 



Bay and Juniper berries, each 4 oz. 

 Beer or ale grounds, emptins or 



yeast 6 qts. 



Vinegar 1 qt. 



The whole to be boiled for a quarter of an houi 



