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fectly; add to, this, of linseed oil, eight 

 ounces, for one dose. 



Remark — Though we have in No. 2. pre- 

 scribed linseed oil, there is no doubt that cas- 

 tor oil is preferable; but this cannot alwaj'^s 

 be procured readily,, and as many may ob- 

 ject to the expence of it, where the disorder 

 is but trifling, linseed oil may on such occa- 

 sions be substituted. Sallad oil is still bet- 

 ter. We have recommended common salt 

 in preference to Glauber's and Epsom salt, 

 because it is more certain in its effect, and 

 may be given in much smaller doses. 



LINIMENTS. A term for certain exter- 

 nal applications, generally of an oily kind, 

 between the consistence of an ointment 

 and oiL 



LINIAJENT, for thrushes. 

 Barbadoes tar, one ounce. 

 Oil of turpenl^ine, one ounce and a 



half. 



Vitriolic acid, one dram. 



First mix the acid and turpentine very 



cai'efuUy, then add the tar. This is a good 



application for thrushes, and rottenness of 



the fvQg s the ragged part being first re* 



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