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and pigs, 2 to 4 drams or 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls ; dogs, 20 to 25 
drops. It is given in a pint of lukewarm water as a drench, 
and may be given as often as every two hours in severe cases. 
22. Marshmallows. 
Source. — Marshmallows is obtained from a plant that 
grows in this country, generally in the vicinity of rivers. 
Action and Use. — It is chiefly used in poultices, mixed 
half and half with linseed meal and makes one of the most 
effectual drawing and soothing poultices there is. It is also 
used when boiled, the tea from it being mixed with lukewarm 
water for bathing the milk-bag, for garget, milk-fever, etc. 
It makes a very soothing bath for sore or irritated wounds 
or swellings. Use. one teacupful of the tea to a pint of 
lukewarm water. 
23. Mustard. 
Source. — Mustard is obtained from a plant which grows 
in most parts of Europe. The seeds are dried and ground, 
and in this form used in practice. 
Action and Use. — It is chiefly used for mustard plasters 
which are applied over the bowels in severe cases of colic or 
inflammation to relieve the pain and check the inflammation. 
In lung troubles it is applied over the ribs and chest, to the 
back in diseases of the kidneys, and around the throat for 
sore throat. To make a mustard plaster of ordinary strength 
for a thin-skinned horse mix a quarter of a pound of mustard 
with two dessertspoonfuls of flour and enough vinegar to 
make it in the form of a paste. In very severe cases use the 
mustard and vinegar without the flour on cattle and horses 
with very thick skin. Instead of applying it to an animal 
with a cloth, merely rub it into the hair over the parts to be 
blistered. 
24. Nux Vomica. 
Source. — Nux Vomica is obtained from the seeds of a 
small tree that grows in India and Australia. These seeds 
are dried, ground, and used in this powdered form. 
Action and Use. — It is a nerve stimulant, and is used in 
all cases of paralysis where the nerves have lost their power. 
Use it by taking equal parts of gentian and powdered nux 
vomica, mix thoroughly, and for horses and cattle give a 
dose of one teaspoonful three times a day in the feed or on 
