1867 Six Hundred Receipts by John Marquart

600 MISCELLANEOUS VALUABLE RECEIPTS.

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Make up a ball with honey and

seed, 1 drachm. liquorice-powder.

'Next day give the horse 1 fluid- ounce liquid laudanum, with 20 grains tartar-emetic, in a pint of water. On the third day, repeat the purge, then the drench, until the animal is well.

No. 401. Inflammation of the Lungs.

Bleed the animal copiously as soon as the com- plaint is perceived, and repeat in six hours if the fever, quickness of breathing, &;c. do not abate. Blister his sides, rowel the chest, and give the follow- ing ball, which is to be taken, morning and evening, until the stallino; is considerably increased : one day will then be sufficient. Grass or bran mashes should be the food. The ball : Powdered nitre, 6 drachms ; camphor, 1 drachm ; as much syrup and linseed-meal as will form the ball. Mallenders. "Wash the cracks well with warm soap-siids and a sponge, and then with the vulnerary-water, twice every day. Wipe the parts dry, and apply the green ointment. No. 403. Mange. "Wash with soap-suds and vulnerary-water, and purge with castor-oil. Feed the horse well, and work him moderately. No. 402.