Neglected Medicinal Agents in 

 Veterinary Medicine. 



Compound Tincture of Benzoin : (Friars Balsam). 



Compound tincture of benzoin is of much value in 

 treating various forms of stomatitis and such condi- 

 tions as ulcers on the oral and nasal mucous mem- 

 branes, alveolar abscess, gingivitis and lacerations of 

 the tongue. For these affections it is applied occa- 

 sionally during the day full strength with a cotton 

 swab or camel-hair brush. 



Shaken up with equal parts of glycerine the com- 

 pound tincture of benzoin is a good application for 

 cracked teats. It should be applied after milking. 



It finds its best field, however, in affections of the 

 mucous membranes, especially in the mouth. 



Oil of Cajuput: 



In parasitic skin diseases we can use nothing bet- 

 ter than this volatile oil. 



In certain forms of intestinal fermentation it is a 

 good remedy, for instance in such as result from the 

 ingestion of green food. 



As a fly repellant on the surface of wounds it is 

 excellent when suspended in heavier oils. In liniments 

 for rheumatic pains, it also has a place. 



Hexamethylenamine. 



This drug can be absolutely depended upon to pre- 

 vent infectious cerebro-spinal meningitis. It is quite 



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