AN INFALLIBLE LOTION FOR BLOWS, BRUISES, SWELLINGS, SPRAINS, &C.
This lotion is truly astonishing in its effects, and cannot be surpassed for the purposes for which it is intended. Dissolve 2 ounces of gum camphor in 1 pint of 95 per cent. alcohol, and when dissolved add
- 2 ounces oil of turpentine,
- 2 “ spirits sal amoniac,
- 1 “ oil origanum,
- 2 tablespoonsful laudanum.
This lotion must be well rubbed in with the hand for a full quarter of an hour every time it is used, which should be four times a day.
FOR THE BLACK TONGUE.
Take a handful of fine salt and rub well upon the tongue of the horse that has this disease, which will effect a cure in two applications. It is an infallible, simple and cheap remedy.
LOTION FOR SCRATCHES OR GREASE.
Take white oak bark and make a strong decoction of it by boiling; then dissolve a portion of pulverized alum in the decoction, say ½ pound of alum to a quart of decoction, and it is ready for use. Before applying the lotion, wash the parts with warm soap suds two or three times a day. This lotion has never been known to fail when properly applied. A lotion made of alum and water is said to be good.