Raspberry Leaves, (rubus strigosus.) An infusion of this plant may be employed with great advantage in cases of diarrhœa.
Roman Wormwood, (ambrosia artemisifolia.) This plant is a very bitter tonic, and vermifuge. An infusion may be advantageously given in cases of general debility and loss of cud. A strong decoction may be given to sheep and pigs that are infested with worms. If given early in the morning, and before the animals are fed, it will generally have the desired effect.
Rose, Red, (rosa gallica.) We have occasionally used the infusion, and find it of great value as a wash for chronic ophthalmia. The infusion is made by pouring a pint of boiling water on a quarter of an ounce of the flowers. It is then strained through fine linen, when it is fit for use.
Sassafras, (laurus sassafras.) The bark of sassafras root is stimulant, and possesses alterative properties. We have used it extensively, in connection with sulphur, for eruptive diseases, and for measles in swine, in the following proportions:—
| Powdered sassafras, | 1 ounce. |
| Powdered sulphur, | half a table-spoonful. |
Mix, and divide into four parts, one of which may be given, night and morning, in a hot mash.
The pith of sassafras makes a valuable soothing and mucilaginous wash for inflamed eyes.
Senna A safe and efficient aperient for cattle may be made by infusing an ounce of senna in a quart of boiling water. When cool, strain, then add, manna one ounce, powdered golden seal one tea-spoonful. The whole to be given at a dose.
Skullcap, (scutellaria lateriflora.) This is an excellent nervine and antispasmodic. It is admirably adapted to the treatment of locked-jaw, and derangement of the nervous system. An ounce of the leaves may be infused in two quarts of boiling water. After straining, a little honey may be added, and then administered, in pint doses, every four hours.
Snakeroot, Virginia, (aristolochia serpentaria.) This article, given by infusion in the proportion of half an ounce of the root to a pint of water, acts as a stimulant and alterative. It is admirably adapted to the treatment of chronic indigestion.