ale LADD’S8 VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. 
equal if not superior to any in the market; therefore I do not 
hesitate to recommend them as efficient and reliable medicines, 
The doses here recommended apply to both horses and cattle. 
FLurip Exrracr oF CHAMOMILF 
(Anthemis Nobilis.) 
This is a valuable tonic, and is used in cases of derangement nf 
the digestive organs. Dose, from two to four drachms. 
Frorp Exrracr oF ARNICA. 
( Leopard’s-bane.) 
Arnica is chiefly used in veterinary practice as an external ap- 
plication in the treatment of wounds, sprains, and bruises. It ia 
prepared as follows: 
Flaid extract of arnica., 1... .. cece ee cece ene 4 os. 
Proof spirits (equal parts of water and alcohol)... 1 pin 
Mix. 
Apply a portion to the affected part two or three times daily. 
Fiour Extract oF WormMwoopn 
(Artemisia Absinthium.) 
This is used as an anthelmintic for the expulsion of worms 
The dose is one ounce (fluid), to be given every morning for a 
week, just before feeding-time. It not only has a tendency to : 
pel worms, but gives tone to the digestive organs, and correci- 
morbid appetite 
Fium Extract or PuLeurisy Root. 
(Asclepias Tuberosa.) 
This is used in pleurisy and irritable sore throat. Dose, four 
drachms, night and morning. The powdered root enters inte the 
composition of some of the most celebrated cough powders. 
Fiuip Extract or MALE Fern, 
(Aspidium Filiz Mas.) 
This is the celebrated remedy for the treatment of tape-worm, 
which is sometimes to be found ip the intestines of young lta 
