The American Reformed Cattle Doctor / Containing the necessary information for preserving the health and curing the diseases of oxen, cows, sheep, and swine, with a great variety of original recipes, and valuable information in reference to farm and dairy management

by George H. Dadd

Use.—To stimulate ill-conditioned ulcers to healthy action. Where there is danger of putrescence, add a small quantity of powdered charcoal.

Poultice for Bruises.

Nothing makes so good a poultice for recent bruises as boiled carrots or marshmallows.

Poultice to promote Suppuration.

Indian meal,	a sufficient quantity.
Linseed,	a handful.
Cayenne,	1 tea-spoonful.

To be moistened with boiling vinegar, and applied at the usual temperature.

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STYPTICS, TO ARREST BLEEDING.

Witch hazel, (winter bloom,) bark or leaves, 2 ounces.