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of a pleasant sraeii, and a bitter pungent 

 taste : it is much used in medical practice, 

 as a tonic and stimulant, and I think I have 

 seen a good effect from it in horses ; in 

 weakness of stomach, diminished appetite, 

 and imperfect digestion ; in such cases I 

 have given it with about two drams of aloes 

 and a little soap ; a little ginger also has 

 been occasionally added : it is often joined 

 with preparations of steel or iron. 



There is a simple and a compound tincture 

 of myrrh, sold by druggists : the former is 

 not used in veterinary practice, but the lat- 

 ter is a favourite remedy with grooms, and 

 farriers, for recent wounds. 



The dose of myrrh, is from two to four 

 drams. 



NARCOTICS. Medicines that stupify 

 and procure sleep ; such as opium » &c. 



NATRON. (See6W«.) 



NIGHTSHADE. (See Deacil}/ Night- 

 shade.) 



NITRE, Saltpetre or Nitrated Kali, or 

 Potash. A neutral salt, formed by the com- 

 bination of nitrous acid and potash, or kali. 

 This is a medicine of great utility in veteri- 

 nary practice, and highly esteemed both by 



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