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from, the sores upon the limbs, from the nostrils, and the efflu- 

 vium from the dung, the patient, if left alone, will speedilj 

 become disgusting. The nostrils will, therefore, need to be 

 frequently sponged, the sores upon the skin to be occasionally 

 cleansed, and the stable or loose box to be kept scrupulously 

 clean. 



Mediootes. — The best medicines in general are Aconite 1, 

 Belladonna, Mercurius, E,hus Toxicodendron, Bryonia 1, Tinc- 

 ture of Cantharides 1, Arsenicum 2, Ammonia Citrate of Iron, 

 Chlorate of Potass, Camphor, Nitric Acid, Muriatic Acid, Sul- 

 phur 1st ; and as an external application, Buta Grayeolens. 



Aconite and Belladonna. — Should the disease be of the 

 simple form, all that may be required in the way of medicines 

 are Aconite and Belladonna. Give Aconite 1 in 2- drachm 

 doses, and Belladonna in 2-drachm doses. They are to be given 

 in alternation morning, noon, and night. Belladonna is also 

 valuable for soreness of the throat. If the soreness be exces- 

 sive, this remedy should be alternated with Mercurius, or with 

 Ehus Toxicodendon 1. 



Bryonia. — This is a valuable remedy to administer in the 

 simpler forms of the disease, or where the Umbs are swollen, 

 but not particularly sore. Give it in 2-drachm doses of the 1st 

 dilution three or four times a day. 



Tincture of Cantharides. — This is frequently of great service 

 where the limbs are excessively swollen, their soreness severe, 

 and attended with the formation of blisters and vesicles around 

 the joints. It should be given in drachm doses of the 1st dilu- 

 tion, freely mixed with water. It may either be given alone or 

 in alternation with Bryonia. It may be repeated every six or 

 eight hours. Its effects require to be closely watched, as it 

 sometimes causes severe irritation of the urinary organs. 

 Should this occur. Tincture of Camphor is the remedy to allay 

 such medicinal irritation. 



