The Farmers Own Book 10
POULTICES.
Few persons are aware of the value of these simple applications in
abating inflammation, relieving pain, cleansing wounds, and disposing
them to heal. In all inflammations of the foot they are very beneficial,
by softening the horn hardened by the heat of the inflamed foot.--Linseed
meal forms the best general poultice.
DRINKS OR DRENCHES.
A drink is not so portable as a ball; it is more troublesome to
administer, and a portion of it is usually wasted. Medicines given as a
drench will act upon the horse much quicker than when given in balls, but
the great objection is in wasting a portion. Too much of the drink should
not be forced into the horse’s mouth at once, as it will be found very
difficult to make him swallow large quantities; small portions should be
given, which he should be made to swallow before any more is put into the
mouth.
TAR.
Melted with an equal quantity of grease forms the usual stopping of the
farrier. It is warm or slightly stimulant, and is therefore useful in
dressing bruised or wounded feet; it prevents the penetration of dirt and
water to the wounded part; it is also useful in chronic coughs.
LINIMENTS.
Are designed to remove deep seated pain and inflammation, by gently
stimulating the skin. The following is an excellent liniment for old
swellings, sprains, or rheumatism: 2 ounces of hartshorn, 2 ounces
camphorated spirits, 1 ounce oil of turpentine, and ½ ounce of laudanum,
mixed well together; or 1 ounce of camphor may be dissolved in 4 ounces
of sweet oil, to which may be added 1 ounce of oil of turpentine. A
little powdered cantharides or tincture of cantharides or ground mustard,
will render either of these more powerful, or convert it into a liquid
blister.
SULPHUR.
Is the basis of the most effectual application for mange. It is an
excellent alterative, combined usually with antimony and nitre,
particularly for mange, surfeit, grease, hidebound or want of condition,
and it is a useful ingredient in the cough and fever ball.
COMMON SALT.
Is very useful in a clyster. A solution of it has been given as an
aperient drink, sprinkled over hay or in mash, it is very palatable to
sick horses; few things will so soon recall the appetite as a drink
composed of 6 or 8 ounces of salt in solution. Horses in health, it
promotes the digestion of the food. There are few better lotions for
inflamed eyes than a solution of ½ ounce of salt, in 4 pints of water.
An ounce of salt to 8 pints of water is a good embrocation for sore
shoulders and back.
TURPENTINE.
The common liquid turpentine has been described as one of the best
diuretics; for the removal of colic it stands unrivalled; with
cantharides it is the basis of the sweating blister for old sprains and
swellings.
CHLORIDE OF LIME.
This is very good for removing the smell of fistula, withers, poll evil
and ill conditioned wounds and ulcerations. Chloride diluted with twenty
times its quantity of water, and used as a wash for the wounds, will
remove any infection that may lurk about them. One pint of the chloride,
mixed with 3 gallons of water and brushed over the walls, manger and rack
of the foulest stable, will completely remove all infections.
GINGER ROOT.
This is an excellent stimulant. It is useful in loss of appetite and
flatulent colic, while it rouses the intestinal canal to its proper
action. The ginger and gentian powdered is also very much used. Brown
sugar is useful in the loss of appetite.
ZINC OR CALAMINE POWDER.
This made into an ointment is valuable for healing. Take five ounces of
lard, one ounce of rosin, melt them together and when these begin to get
cool, stir in 2 ounces of calamine, finely powdered. If the wound is not
healthy, a small quantity of common turpentine may be added. This salve
justly deserves the name of healing ointment. The calamine is sometimes
sprinkled with advantage on cracked heels.
THOMPSON’S NO. 6.
This is a good carminative for relieving colic, arresting mortification,
and for sprains, rheumatism, pains, &c. As a general stimulant it may be
taken in teaspoonful doses in water and repeated as the case demands.
Take ½ gallon of fourth proof brandy, ½ pound pulverized gum myrrh and ½
ounce of African pepper, mix and macerate for ten days, when it will be
ready for use.
LIST OF DOMESTIC MEDICINES RECEIPTS, &c.
CEMENT TO MEND GLASS AND CHINA.
Take 2 pounds good gum, shellac, 2 ounces pulverized borax; put into an
earthen crock, filled half full of water; boil until all is dissolved,
then take out a portion and roll into sticks while hot, on a table or
smooth board.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Heat the edges of the ware over a fire or hot stove, then heat the cement
in the same manner; put the cement on the edges of the ware regularly,
heat it again along the edges and place together as quick as possible,
holding them firm until the cement cools, being careful to put the pieces
together as they came off, so as it will fit nicely. If done properly it
will hold so firm that the ware will break some other place before where
it has been mended.
LUNAR CAUSTIC.
Is very useful in curing bites of rabid dogs, and for removing
ulcerations of any kind.
AMERICAN HELEBORE.
_Medical Properties and Use._
This has been tried by many physicians and has proved a valuable remedy
in chronic rheumatism and gout. It is certainly a powerful emetic when
given in large doses, and the effect continues a long time. In over doses
it effects the functions of the brain and nervous system, in a powerful
manner producing giddiness, prostration of strength, &c. It has arrested
the paroxysm of gout and given relief in some unyielding cases of chronic
rheumatism. It requires to be given with great caution and under vigilant
restrictions. The mode of administration is in the form of a tincture. A
saturated tincture is made in wine and 3 parts of this is mixed with 1
of the wine of opium; of this mixture from 15 to 20 drops. In some cases
however, 1 drachm of the mixture will be required to give relief, which
quantity generally vomits and always gives relief. The proper method of
preparing this tincture is to macerate 8 ounces of the sliced root in
2½ pints of spanish white wine, let it stand for 15 days and filter.
Before given, it must be mixed with one-fourth its quantity of the wine
of opium; from 15 to 60 drops is a dose. In some cases less than the
nauseating point will cure the disease, if not it must be carried to that
point.
EMETIC FOR POISON.
If poison should be administered or swallowed accidentally, take two
tablespoonsful of ground mustard, mixed with warm water, which will
operate as an instantaneous emetic.
INDIAN TURNIP.
_Medical Properties and use._
The Indian turnip, when partially dried and grated and mixed with honey,
is good for the coughs of old persons, when there is no fever. It also
enters into many of the cough syrups.
SENECA SNAKEROOT.
In chronic rheumatism it has been of great service by its universal
stimulant and diuretic effects. If however an ounce of the root be
boiled in a pint of water to a strong tea, and all be taken at once,
a violent vomiting, purging and diuresis occurs. The disease has been
known to yield to one dose, but this is a desperate one, and should not
be ventured upon by a person much debilitated; take a wine glass full 3
times until the water is evacuated in uterine complaints,--especially in
painful menstruation is the seneca a good remedy. Begin one day before
the return of the catatmenia and take it in such portions as the stomach
will bear, every two hours until the flow commences. For this put 1 ounce
of the root in a pint of water, give a small wine glass full every one,
two or three hours.
CEMENT FOR GRAFTING.
Take 1 pound of beeswax, 1 pound of rosin, 1 pound of tallow; put all
into a pan and heat until the ingredients are melted, after cooling it
will be ready for use. When using put a coat of the cement over the
grafted part, thick enough to prevent the rain and air from penetrating.
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