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sometimestermed, the spirit, of turpentine, 

 a medicine of great utility : In doses from 

 one ounceto two ounces, it frequently cures 

 the flatulent cholic, or gripes, and when 

 combined with caniphor, and other stimu- 

 lants, makes a good embrocation for indu- 

 rated swellings, strains, and bruises. When 

 properly mixed with mustard, it forms an 

 embrocation, that has been found service- 

 able in counteracting: 27z/^7V?^/ inflammation. 

 I have seen it applied to obstinate ulcers 

 with a^ood effect. It is an useful in2:redient 

 in blistering ointment, and liniments. 



Venict Turpeniine is gcneraliy made by 

 mixing the oil with the common turpen- 

 tine, which is easily done when the latter is 

 melted. 



Venice Turpentine \s sometimes employed 

 as an ingredient in cough medicines. The 

 dose is about half an ounce. But if given 

 as a remedy for flatulent cholic, or as a diu- 

 retic, a larger quantity is necessary. It 

 makes an excellent detergent ointment, if 

 mixed with about a fourth or a third part of 

 red precipitate, finely powdered. 



TUTTY. A grey earthy substance, not 

 used in veterinary practice. 



