108 MATERIA MEDIC A, 



HONEY. A small quantity of honej^ 

 dissolved in linseed infusion, is often used in- 

 those troublesome coughs, which arise from 

 irritation, and serves in this way as a good 

 auxiliary to more important renxedies. Honey 

 is sometimes added to a solution of alum, as 

 a lotion for the mouth, when it is inflamed 

 and sore. 



IIOREHOUND. A bitter herb, with 

 some degree of roughness, or astringency. 



Jlorehoimd is rather a popular remedy for 

 obstinate coughs, asthmas, and otlier com^- 

 plaints of the lungs, but has been very sel- 

 dom employed in veterinary practice ; it 

 may, however, be used in chronic cough, 

 when the usual remedies fail, either in the 

 Ibrm of powder, or decoction. 



No great precision is necessary in adjust- 

 ing the dose; one or two ounces of the 

 powder, or a quart of the decoction may be 



given at once. 



HORSE-RADISH. The root of horse- 

 radish, when fresh, is a powerful stimulant. 

 All its virtues may he extracted by distilling 

 the rootwiih water, or spirit; in which state 

 it may be kept a long time without losing its 

 strength. Horse-radish water, with a small 



