The farmers' medical dictionary for the diseases of animals / By Cuthbert W. Johnson, Esq. F.R.S.

  • Johnson, Cuthbert W. (Cuthbert William), 1799-1878.
Date:
1845
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Credit: The farmers' medical dictionary for the diseases of animals / By Cuthbert W. Johnson, Esq. F.R.S. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    DAFFY’S ELIXIR. but is usually a symptom of various disorders. 'I'lie following drink may be given in cases of loss of cud, when no indication of any particu- lar disorder is apparent:— Epsom salts, ^ ])oiiii(], Gentian, powdered, ^ ounce, Carravvay seeils, powdered, 1 ounce. Ginger, powdered, 2 drachins ;—mix, and give in warm gruel. CURB—Is a bony excrescence, which often forms in the ijiner side of a horse’s hind leg. It is.a product of hard riding. Apjdy the fol- lowing cooling lotion to reduce the inflamma- tion, and afterwards apply a blister. If very lame, it will be advisable to give a dose of j)hysic. Cooling Lotion. Sal ammoniac, 2 ounces. Powdered nitre, 2 ounces. Vinegar, 1 pint, Vater, 1 quart;—mix for use. D. DAFFY’S ELIXIR—is composed as fol- lows :— Senna leaves, 12 ounces, Gnaiacuin wood, 2 ounces, Elicampane root, 2 ounces. Aniseed. 2 ounces, Carraway seed, 2 ounces. Coriander seed, 2 ounces, Stick liquorice, 2 ounces, Kaisins, stoned, 8 ounces, Uectified spirits of wine, 3 pints, Soft water, 3 pints.