422 DADD’S VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 
Fium Extract or Matico. 
(Piper Angustifolium.) 
This is used as a styptic to bleeding wounds, internal hemor 
rhages, and chronic diarrhea. Dose, from four to eight drachms 
Friurip Extract oF CuBEBs. 
This is a very valuable agent for the treatment of leucorrhea, 
gleet, nasal gleet, or discharges from mucous surfaces. Dose, from 
three to six drachms. 
Fuiur Extract oF Buack PEPPER. 
(Piper Nigrum.) 
This is a carminative and stimulant to the digestive organs, 
and is often used successfully in the treatment of stomach stag- 
gers. Dose, from two to four drachms 
Fiuip Ex:Racvs oF MANDRAKE, 
(Podophyllum Peltatum.) 
Mandrake is now used asa laxative and cathartic, in lieu ot 
aloes. About one ounce will usually purge a horse, if followed 
ap by sloppy bran-mashes. 
Fiurp Exrracr oF BLooproor. 
(Sanguinaria Canadensis.) 
This is used as an escharotic in the treatment of foul ulcers, 
and fungus growths. It is used, also, as a gargle in suppurative 
laryngitis, croup, putrid sore throat, etc. The gargle is prepared 
as follows: 
Fluid extract of bloodroot......... aise ssa ees ie’ 4 oz. 
VIMO Gar is: 0:6 oe oie ow sais ae Se genie Baie 6 tee a 5 - 1 pt. 
Mix. 
It is applied to the mouth and throat by means of a sponge, 
affixed to a piece of rattan or whalebone. 
