Black Root, (leptandra virginica.) The extract is used as physic, instead of aloes. (See Physic for Cattle.) A strong decoction of the fresh roots will generally act as a cathartic on all classes of animals.
Bloodroot, (sanguinaria canadensis.) It is used in our practice as an escharotic. It acts on fungous excrescences, and is a good substitute for nitrate of silver in the dispersion of all morbid growth. One ounce of the powder, infused in boiling vinegar, is a valuable application for rot and mange.
Blue Flag, (iris versicolor.) The powdered root is a good vermifuge.
Boneset, (eupatorium perfoliatum.) This is a valuable domestic remedy. Its properties are too well known to the farming community to need any description.
Borax. This is a valuable remedy for eruptive diseases of the tongue and mouth. Powdered and dissolved in water, it forms an astringent, antiseptic wash. The usual form of prescription, in veterinary practice, is,—
| Powdered borax, | half an ounce. |
| Honey, | 2 ounces. |
Mix.
Buckthorn, (rhamnus catharticus.) A sirup made from this plant is a valuable aperient in cattle practice. The dose is from half an ounce to two ounces.
Burdock, (arctium lappa.) The leaves, steeped in vinegar, make a good application for sore throat and enlarged glands. The seeds are good to purify the blood, and may be given in the fodder.