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Ho. 61. 4 Ounces tincture of camphor, 
H Ounce oil of cedar, 
4 Ounces tincture of capsicum (hot drop*). „ 
To be rubbed around throat night and morning. 
Stimulating tincture for chronic rheumatism : 
No. 62. 4 Ounces tincture of capsicum, 
1 Ounce oil of cedar, 
1 Ounce oil of wormwood, 
X Tint vinegar, 
I GUI goose grease. 
Mix. To be applied night and morning. The mixture should be kept 
m a well corked bottle, and shaken before beiug used. 
XI. Poultices. 
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If a foreign substance enters the flesh the formation of matter is a 
part of the process by which nature rids the system of the enemy. A 
poultice relaxing and lubricating will then be indicated. If, however, the 
foreign body shall have .entered at a point where it is impossible to con- 
fine a poultice, then the suppurative stage may bo shortened by the 
application of relaxing fomentations, and lastly by stimulants. 
Mr. Gobbett says of marsli mallow plant: If is among the most valua* 
ble that ever grew. Its leaves stewed, and applied wet, will cure, and 
almost instantly ease, any cut, or bruise, or wound of any sort. Poul- 
tices made of it will cure sprains ; fomenting with it will remove swellings : 
applications made of it will cure chafes made by saddle and harness ; and 
its operation, in all cases, is so quick that it is. hardly to be believed 
Those who have this weed at hand nee4 not put themselves to the trouble 
and expense of sending to doctors and farriers on trifling occasions. 
If the use of this weed was generally adopted the art and mystery ot 
healing wounds, and of curing sprains, swellings, and other external 
maladies, would very quickly be reduced to an unprofitable trade. 
Lubricating and healing poultices : 
No. 63. 1 Part powdered marsh mallow roots, 
1 Part marsh mallow leaves. 
Moisten with boiling water, and apply. 
Use . — In ragged cuts, wounds and bruises. 
Stimulating poultice : 
No. 64. 1 Part Indian meal, 
1 Part slippery elm. 
Mix them together, and add sufficient boiling water to moisten the 
