CHAPTER II. 
MEDICINES OBTAINED FROM THE VEGETABLE 
KINGDOM. 
1. Aconite. 
Source. — Aconite is the product of a plant that grows in 
cool, mountainous countries. The form of aconite we recom- 
mend and use is Fleming's Tincture, which is got from the 
root of the plant. 
Action and Use. — Aconite acts on the heart and blood 
vessels, causing the heart to beat slower, and in this way 
lowers blood pressure in the system, thus it is good in most 
kinds of inflammation where the animal is in good condition. 
It is used now in nearly every case in place of bleeding. 
Dose. — Fleming's Tincture of Aconite — For horses, 8 to 
10 drops ; cattle, 8 to 12 drops ; sheep, 2 to 3 drops ; pigs and 
dogs, 1 to 2 drops. 
2. Alcohol. 
Source. — Alcohol is obtained from certain kinds of wood, 
grapes, beets, potatoes, etc. It is not used much in its pure 
state for treating stock, but is used in the form of liquors for 
medicines. One preparation, known as methylated spirits of 
alcohol is used in making liniments. 
Action and Use. — Its aj:tion is as a stimulant, and it also 
acts on the kidneys as a diuretic. It is mostly used in the 
form of liquors, such as whisky, gin, beer and ale. For 
external use see Chapter V. 
Dose. — For horses (whiskey), 1 to 2 wineglassfuls ; 
cattle, 2 to 4 wineglassfuls; sheep, 1 wineglassful ; pigs and 
dogs, 1 to 2 dessertspoonfuls. For horses (gin), 1 wine- 
•^lassful; cattle, 1 to 2 wineglassfuls; sheep, 1 to 2 teaspoon- 
fuls; pigs and dogs, 1 teaspoonful. For horses (beer and 
ale), to 1 pint; cattle, 1 pint; sheep, % to }^ pint; pigs 
and dogs, 1 wineglassful. 
3. Aloes. 
Source. — Aloes is obtained from a plant grown in the 
West India Islands. There are three kinds, Barbadoes, Soco- 
