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cinnamon, as to be not easily distinguisli- 

 able from it, and are frequentl}' sold for it 

 ill the shops. For every veterinary pur- 

 pose, ca^^/^ is equal to cinnamon, provided 

 it is well chosen ; such parts should be se- 

 lected as have a pleasant, sweetish taste, 

 succeeded by one extremely hot and pun- 

 gent : this is generally found in the thinner 

 pieces, which are curled up like ciri- 

 7iamon. 



CV/5.^iVns a strong aromatic stimulant, and 

 an efficacious ingredient in cordial prepara- 

 tions. The dose is from 1 to 3 drams. An 

 essential oil is obtained from cassia, whicli 

 bears a very high price, but is so excessive- 

 ly powerful, that two drops will impart a 

 strong taste to half a pint of water. 



CASSIA BUDS. These nearly resemble 

 Cassia in their taste and medical qualities, 

 and may be used for the same purposes. 



CASTOR. A peculiar animal substance, 

 taken from the beaver : it has been extolled 

 by some practitioners as an antispasmodic 

 and sedative ; while others have 4:]oubted 

 its efficacy. It is very seldom used as a 

 horse medicine ; nor does it seem likely 

 ever to be much employed, there being. 



