| Laxative Drench. | ||
| 1. | Castor oil | 1 pint. |
| 2. | Sweet oil, or linseed, or rape oil | 1 pint. |
| 3. | Epsom salt | 6 to 12 oz. |
| Whey or gruel | 1 quart. | |
| Castor oil | 6 to 12 oz.—Mix. | |
| 4. | Powdered aloes | 2 to 3 dr. |
| Carbonate of potash | 2 dr. | |
| 5. | Water | 8 oz. |
| Castor oil | 8 oz.—Mix. | |
| Ball. | ||
| Aloes | 3 to 4 dr. | |
| Soap | 3 to 4 dr. | |
| Syrup enough to form a ball. | ||
Lay, s. Grassy ground, meadow, ground unploughed.
Lea, s. Ground enclosed.
Lead, s. A soft heavy metal.
Many useful preparations are made from this metal; among which are the following:—
Acetate, or super-acetate of lead, commonly called sugar of lead, is used in making cooling lotions and eye-washes.
Red Lead, or Minium, is a red powder, made by mixing lead in a high degree of heat. It is used in the composition of plasters and charges.
White Lead is often employed in the composition of healing and softening ointment, for horses that are subject to cracked heels.
Lead, v. To fit with lead in any manner; to lead lines. Vide Lines.
Leader, s. One that leads or conducts; commander; one who goes first; foremost horse in a tandem or team.