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CHALK should be finely levigated or 

 prepared, as it is termed, before it is given. 

 It is sold bv druooist.s in this state ; and is a 

 good remedy in diarrhoea, if joined with 

 opiuni and ginger, or otlier cordials. It has 

 been found sea'viceablf also in correcting 

 acidity of the stomach, and in that obstinate 

 diarrhcsa which frequently-destroys horned 

 cattle. 



The dose is from one ounce to two ounces. 

 (See Aslringcnts, Pharm.J 



CHARCOAL. A charcoal poultice has 

 been recommended as aji application to the 

 heels, when affected with grease, with a 

 view, perhaps, to destroy the offensive 

 smell with which that disease is accom- 

 panied. 



CHIC TURPENTINE. (See Turpen- 

 tine.) 

 "CICUTA. [See Hemlock.) 



CINCHONA. (See Bark.) 



CINNABAR. A heavy mineral of a dark 

 red colour, sometimes prepared artificially. 

 It is composed of quicksilver and sulphur, 

 aiid has been employed as an alterative in 

 obstinate coughs and thickness of wind, in 

 doses of half an ounce daily. Cinnabar is 



