Secondly. To remove morbific materials from the system, and restore the lost functions, one of the following powders may be given, night and morning, in the fodder:—
| Powdered balmony, (snakehead,) | 1 ounce. |
| Powdered marshmallows, | 1 ounce. |
| Powdered common salt, | 1 table-spoonful. |
| Linseed meal, | 1 pound. |
Mix. Divide into ten powders.
FOOTNOTES:
[16] It implies a vitiated state of the solids and fluids.
LOSS OF APPETITE.
This is generally owing to a morbid state of the digestive organs. All that is necessary in such case is, to restore the lost tone by the exhibition of bitter tonics. A bountiful supply of camomile tea will generally prove sufficient. If, however, the bowels are inactive, add to the above a small portion of extract of butternut. The food should be slightly salted.