138 VETEEINAEY TOXICOLOGY 



testines and lungs were much congested, and the endo- 

 cardium of an intensely deep purple hue. 



In the Treatment of cantharides poisoning mucilages and 

 albuminous draughts, such as linseed tea, white of egg and 

 the like, are indicated. Oils are to be avoided, as they 

 favour the solution and absorption of the poison. 



Cantharidine is present in all organs after death, but is 

 especially to be sought in the urine. It is insoluble in 

 water, but is dissolved by caustic alkalis. From urine, or 

 an alkaline extract of organs, cantharidine, is extracted by 

 chloroform after acidification. The only test of any value 

 is the observation of the blistering effect which is produced 

 by TOT grain. 



