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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
But when they are severe, it would he prudent to have the 
advice of a veterinary surgeon. 
SPRAINS AND BRUISES. 
Like wounds, it would be difficult to recommend a spe¬ 
cific which may be generally useful, as these may vary so 
much in situation and degree; therefore veterinary aid will 
be necessary; but when that cannot be easily obtained, we 
would recommend the following applications, to be well 
rubbed on the parts affected:— 
Spirit of turpentine . . 1 ounce, 
Spirit of wine . . 2 ounces. 
Or where there is heat and swelling accompanying the 
sprain, the following lotion will be found the best, if dili¬ 
gently applied :— 
Sugar of Lead . . 2 ounces, 
Vinegar ... 1 pint; 
to be kept on the part with rags well wetted in the lotion; 
and when the inflammation is completely removed, use the 
following embrocation :— 
Soft soap ... 1 ounce, 
Spirit of wine . . 1 ounce, 
Spirit of turpentine . 1 ounce, 
Green-elder-ointment . 1 ounce. 
For a strained leg or foot, the following embrocation will 
be found effectual in removing it:— 
Camphor ... 2 ounces, 
Spirit of wine . . 2 ounces. 
When the camphor is dissolved, add to it, Goulard's extract 
one ounce, and the gall of an ox, and rub the part affected 
twice or thrice a day. Fomentations of hot water or camo¬ 
mile-flowers will also be of much service. For swelling of 
