Simple Farm Medicines. 133 



Equal parts of lime water and raw linseed oil make a 

 simple soothing application for burns in all animals. 



Linseed oil (raw) is a very valuable laxative for preg- 

 nant mares. It is mild in action if given in moderate 

 doses and can be repeated without danger. An occa- 

 sional dose of this drug will ward off attacks of azoturia 

 and stocking of the limbs. 



The dose for horses is one-half to one and one-half pints; 

 cattle, one to two pints; sheep and pigs, six to twelve 

 ounces. 



Linseed (flax seed) tea is a valuable nutrient in sick- 

 ness and is used with separator skim milk for calves. 



Linseed meal, the residue after the extraction of the 

 oil, forms the bulk of condition powders, which is there- 

 fore the costliest way of buying this food. 



Laudanum (tincture of opium) is obtained from the 

 poppy seed gum and is largely used as an anodyne. It 

 is constipating in its effects, so is useful in scouring calves 

 or lambs. It is also used by shepherds at lambing time 

 for ewes with after pains; in colic cases it is combined 

 with sweet spirits of nitre and water. In moderation is 

 a stimulant to the brain and spinal cord. 



Horses and cattle take from one to three ounces; sheep 

 and pigs, two to six drams. If combined with warm oil 

 it is useful for inflamed udders and sprains. 



Sweet spirits of nitre is a stimulant and diuretic, and 

 also lowers the temperature in fevered conditions. Is 

 much used in colics, colds, or whenever a stimulant is 

 needed. 



One to three ounces for horses, one to four ounces for 

 cattle; sheep and pigs take two to four drams, diluted in 

 four to six times the amount of cold water. 



