f>6 MATERIA MRDICA. 



in staling ; except when it arises from in^ 

 flaimnation of the kidneys, — but in the hors^ 

 this complaint is generally spasmodic. 



Camphor is a good remedy in flatalent 

 cholic, or gripes, particular!}" if joined with 

 oil of juniper or other carminatives. (See 

 Cc^nninati'vef^J It has been recommended 

 also in locked jaw, mixed with opium. The 

 dose is from one to two drams ; though it 

 may be given, I believe, to a greater ex- 

 tent without danger. The dose I employ, 

 .is one dram and a half, or two drams. 



As an external remedy, camphor is much 

 used; it is generally dissolved in spirit of 

 wine, oil of turpentine, or common oil, so 

 as to form embrocations for strains, bruises, 

 hard swellings, &c. Soap is often added to 

 those solutions, and sometimes oil of rose- 

 inary. (See Einbrocatioiis.) 

 . CAMOMILE. A bitter herb, the 7?£)a'd/'5 

 of which are employed in fomentations. 

 No other use is made of caviomJle in veteri- 

 nary practice. 



CANTHARIDES, or Spanishflles. These 

 insects are found adhering to trees of dif- 

 ferent kinds in France, Germany, and 



