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Aconite root,in powder. . . . . . . . Halfa drachm. 
Sulphuric ether. . . . 2. 2. 2. 2)... Three ounces. 
Laudanum . ....... . . . . Three ounces. 
Extract of belladonna . . . . . . . ) . ~One drachm. 
(Rubbed down in water) . . . . . . One pint and a half. 
These drinks should be administered as the pain, pulse, and the gen- 
eral appearance seem to demand them; they may be employed every 
quarter of an hour if requisite. When the pulse is quiet, withdraw the 
aconite; should the pain subside, remove the belladonna. The ether 
and laudanum may be diminished as the horse appears to be more com- 
fortable. 
Should the symptoms denote a dead, lingering pain in the abdomen, 
after the administration of the eighth drink, procure some strong liquor 
ammonia. Dilute this with six times its bulk of cold water. Saturate 
a stout cloth with the dilution; lay the cloth upon several folds of rug; 
THE APPL'CATION OF AN AMMONIACAL BLISTER IN ENTERITIS. 
obtain four resolute men with not very sensitive eyes or noses, and let 
them hold the cloth close to the animal’s abdomen. 
The action of the ammonia must be from time to time observed. It 
is a most powerful agent; in certain states it can blister in ten minutes; 
in other conditions, it requires half an hour to take that effect. It is 
very uncertain; but, if held too long, it may dissolve the skin and leave 
behind a fearful sore, which will establish a lasting blemish. He who 
employs it will understand he is using that which must not be abused. 
The removal of the cloth allows the ammonia to evaporate, and, conse- 
quently, at any moment effectually checks all further action. 
When all is accomplished, should the progress of the disease be effect- 
ually stayed, but the cure not be complete, sprinkle on the tongue the 
following powder every second hour :— 
