Used in fhe form of powder, ointment, or dissolved in 20 to 40 

 parts of water. 

 Tlie white lotion is made as follows: 

 Acetate of lead, 1 ounce. 

 Sulphate of zinc, 1 ounce. 

 Water, 1 quart. 

 Shake well and apply several times daily. 



The lotion is a very valuable remedy for the relief of all exter- 

 nal diseases accompanied by heating and swelling. 



Lime, chloride of. — This is the best disinfectant that we have. 

 Four ounces to 1 gallon of water is the proper strength. This 

 solution should be used as a wash for the disinfection of stables. 

 A small portion of choride of lime placed around in stables will 

 destroy the odor arising from decomposed urine. 



Lunar caustic. — Used for the removal of warts and proud flesh. 

 Four grains to one ounce of water make a good application for 

 the removal of the cloudiness remaining after an attack of oph- 

 thalmia. 



Mercury, bichloride of (corrosive sublimate; antiseptic tab- 

 lets). — Dissolved in water this is the most energetic antiseptic. 

 One to 1 ,000 solution is the proper strength to use in the treat- 

 ment of all wounds. 



Mercury, mild chloride (calonael.) — Internally, a cholagogue. 

 Dose, }^ to 2 drams. It is not used alone, but i^ combined with 

 aloes. 



Calomel, 1 dram. 

 Barbados aloes, 4 drams. 

 Ginger, 1 dram. 

 Water to make a ball. 

 Externally, antiseptic and drying. Used in the treatment of 

 ulcers and thrush. 



Mercury, biniodide. — Used as a blister; its eflEects are very 

 psnetrating. Usad principiUy in the treatment of spavins, 

 splints, sidebones, ringbones, and all bony enlargements. 

 Biniodide of mercury, 1 part. 

 Cosmoline, 6 to 8 parts. 

 Mis and rub together thoroughly. 

 Apply with friction for at least ten minutes. 



