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often be beneficially alternated with aconite. Rhus should be given if 
there be stiffuess and pain on jrrst moving after rest, but relieved by 
motion. It is especially valuable for rheumatism of the back; loss of 
muscular power of the legs; chronic rheumatism; cases that are induced 
by over-exertion and exposure to wet when tired; and this is also valuable 
when the tendons are chiefly involved. Cimicifuga is needed for swollen, 
heated joints; pain from motion; “flying” lameness;” heart-complication; 
rheumatism which attacks the sides. Gelseminum is valuable for loss of 
muscular power, acute pain after long exertion; coldness and weakness of 
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the legs; excessive action of the heart; cases that are worse at night. 
Phytolacca is efficacious in chronic rheumatism, with enlargement of the 
glands. Colchicum, muriate of ammonia and nitrate of potassa will be 
helpful in many cases. 
In the way of general care, protect the animal from cold and inclement 
weather; keep the stable warm and dry, putting on warm, dry clothing in 
damp, stormy, cold, or windy weather. Put hot fomentations and_ lini- 
ments on the affected parts, especially on swollen joints. Among the 
liniments we may mention, as being useful in general, soap-liniment and 
lotions of rhus and belladonna. Cornmeal and bran will make good 
poultices for enlarged glands and inflammations. Perhaps the best local 
application for the affected parts is Howers of sulphur, rubbed on and then 
covered with a thick layer of cotton-batting. Indeed, dry cotton-batting 
alone is one of the most grateful and useful of all applications and great 
relief will be afforded by keeping the affected members wrapped in it. 
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