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THERAPEUTICAL RECORDS. 
dose practically as Dr. C.), afterwards increasing the time be¬ 
tween doses. It lias proven infallible (so far) in the early stages 
or in mild cases, coming on after the third day. 
My last case became delirious in six hours and tried to 
run at us, but one ounce of bromide of potassium relieved those 
symptoms. This is the second time I have had this form, 
merging into Eclampsia. By actual calculation, as well as ex¬ 
perience, I believe that three drams of the fluid extract 
jaborandi are equal to one grain pilocarpine, though slower in 
effect, and safer because milder. Yours, 
J. F. Pease, D. V. S. 
ABOUT THE AMERICAN RING TWITCH. 
Leominster, Mass., June 12, 1896. 
Editors American Veterinary Review: 
Dear Sirs :—Can you or any of your subscribers tell me 
how the so-called u American Ring ” twitch is applied to a horse ? 
I noticed a cut of it in an English instrument catalogue. It 
consists of 3 rings and 3 pieces of soft cord. Yours respectfully, 
Dr. Wm. H. Dodge. 
THERAPEUTICAL RECORDS. 
Boral. —The boro-tartrate of aluminum, also known in 
pharmaceutical technique as boral, possesses astringent proper¬ 
ties and bactericide qualities which renders it very useful 
in diseases of the ear—auricular catarrh. It can be used 
in solution or in powder—having no irritating effects on the 
tissues. 
Cutol. —This is a boro-tannate of aluminum,—which is 
astringent and antiseptic, is better used for eczemas, cutaneous 
sores or ulcerations. It can be used as an ointment or powder— 
Ointment: E Cutol, 1 part ; olive oil, 10 parts; lanolin, 
26 parts. Mix. Or E Cutol, 10 parts ; olive oil, 20 parts. 
Mix. Powder : Cutol, oxide of zinc, and powder of talc, aa 
equal parts. Mix. Sig. External use. 
New Antit,eniacide Solutions. —The solutions of iodu- 
rated iodine solutions are recommended as a positive form of 
treatment against tape-worm, always followed by expulsion of 
the parasite, and no return of the trouble : Iodide of potassium, 
2 gram. 25 ; crystal iodine, .0 gram. 75 ; water, 30 grammes. 
Mix. Fiat sol. Sig. 10 drops three times a day. 
