The Farmer's Own Book: A treatise on the numerous diseases of the horse / with an explanation of their symptoms, and the course of treatment to be pursued; also a treatise on the diseases of horned cattle

by J. D. Koogle

ARABIAN OIL FOR HORSES.

This oil is an excellent mixture for sprains, swellings, galds, &c. either for a human subject or a horse. Take

• 1 quart of linseed oil,
• 1 pint of turpentine,
• 4 ounces oil of origanum
• 6 “ oil of spike,
• 6 “ spirits of camphor,
• 1 “ oil of sassafras.

Mix and shake well before using, and keep the vessel that contains it well corked. The spirits of camphor is made by taking 95 per cent. alcohol, adding as much gum camphor as it will dissolve.