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9. Balsamum peruvianum. Balsam of Peru. A good diuretic 

 and a disinfectant for the kidneys and bladder. Dose for horses 

 and cattle, 10-25, gijss to vj; sheep, goats and swine, 1-2, grs. 

 XV to xxx; dogs, 0.1-1, grs. iss to xv. 



10. Diuretic species. Diuretic teas of *ononis, *ligusticuin 

 and *juniperus; used in dropsies in dogs and cats. Infusions of 

 25 parts of the drug in 300 of water are given in tablespoonful doses. 



11. Sinapis alba, sinapis nigra. Mustard. Mild diuretics. 

 Dose for cattle, 50-100, 5 iss to iijj horses, 20-50, 3v to xij; dogs, 

 0.2-2, grs. iij to xxx. 



12. Capsicum, Piper, Cubeba. Stimulant diuretics; use cau- 

 tiously; contraindicated in inflammation of the kidneys. Dose for 

 cattle, 10-25, Sijss to vj; horses, 5-15, 3i to iv; swine, 1-2, grs. 

 XV to xxx; dogs, 0.2-0.5, grs. iij to vij. 



13. Potassii nitras. Potassium nitrate. A good saline diu- 

 retic in kidney and bladder affections, also in general dropsy. Dose 

 for cattle, 10-25, 3 ijss to vj; horses, 8-15, Sij toiv; swine, 1-2, grs. 

 XV to xxx; dogs, 0.2-0.5, grs. iij to vij. 



14. Potassii chloras. Potassium chlorate. A disinfectant 

 diuretic in catarrh of the bladder. Dose for horses and cattle, 

 5-10, 3i to ijss; sheep and goats, 1-2, grs. xv to xxx; dogs, 0.1-1, 

 grs. iss to XV. 



15. Potassii acetas, sodii acetas. Potassium acetate, sodium 

 acetate. Uric acid solvents. [Dose for horses and cattle, 15-30 

 B ss to i; dogs, 0.3 to 1.3, grs. v to xx.] 



16. Sodii chloridum, sodii bicarbonas, potassii bitartras. 

 Sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bitartrate. Mild 

 diuretics, which render the urine alkaline and neutralize acidity. 

 Dose for horses and cattle, 25-100, 3 vj to 3 iij; sheep, goats and 

 swine, 2-5, 3ss to j; dogs, 0.5-2, grs. vij to xxx. 



17. Sodii boras. Borax. A mild diuretic, also disinfectant to 

 the bladder and kidneys. Dose for horses and cattle, 10-25, 

 3 ijss to vj; dogs, 1-2, grs. xv to xxx. 



18. Saccharum lactis. Sugar of milk. A modem diuretic in 

 cardiac dropsy. Dose for dogs, 25-100, 3vj to §iij, daily. Milk 

 diet. 



