386 LIST OF MEDICINES. 



parts ■well rubbed ■with an ointment composed of one part of 

 powdered cantharides, four of lard, and one of resin. 



Bole AKMisriAiir. — An argillaceous earth used occasion- 

 ally as a mUd external astringent on 'wounds. Internally an 

 astringent and absorbent. • 



BoNESET OR Thoroughwoet. — {JEktpatoriuniperfoliatum.) 

 A good tonic and diaphoretic ; in large doses emetic and 

 aperient. A tea made of this is administered with excellent 

 effect to lambs, under the circumstances stated at page 150. 



Calamine. — See Zinc. 



Calomel. — See Mercury. 



Camphor. — Used internally as a narcotic, diaphoretic and 

 sedative. It is used externally, dissolved in alcohol, to reduce 

 the swelling of the thyroid glands in the necks of lambs, (see 

 page 153.) Dissolved in the same 'way, or in oil, it is applied 

 to the udders of sheep having garget, (see page 331.) It is 

 also used -with good effect as an external stimulant in rheuma- 

 tism, strains, bruises, swellings, swelling of the joints, &c. 



Cantharides. — The principal ingredient in blistering 

 ointments. 



Caeeaway Seed. — Given in doses of two or three 

 drachms as a stomachic, with other medicines. 



Castor Oil. — A safe and excellent purgative, but not 

 used as much as saline purgatives. 



Catechtt. — A valuable astringent, in doses of half a 

 drachm. It is one of the ingredients of the celebrated 

 " sheep's cordial." 



Caustics. — Butyr of antimony, muriatic acid, sulphuric 

 acid, nitric acid, blue vitriol, burnt alum, &c.,' &o. Blue 

 ■vitriol is immeasurably the best application and mild caustic 

 in the early stages of hoof- rot, as butyr of antimony is in 

 later ones. (See Hoof -Rot.) 



Chalk, {Prepared) — By its alkaline properties, neutralizes 

 the acidity of the stomach, and thus checks diarrhea. It is a 

 very valuable remedy in doses from half an ounce to an 

 ounce, given as directed under the head of "diarrhea." 

 Mr. Spooner also recommends it as a useful external applica- 

 tion to wounds and sores. 



Chamomile. — A mild tonic and febrifuge. Used externally 

 in fomentations for wounds, ulcers, &c. 



Charges. — Thick adhesive plasters spread over parts that 



