Cure before it breaks, run a rowel or seaton from the lower part
of the top through the centre of the enlargement, then make the
following lotion. Take of sal-ammoniac 2 oz., spirts of turpentine
1/2 a pint, linseed oil 4 oz., and spirits of tar 4 oz., shake well,
and apply it all over the swelling every other day. Let the seaton
stay in until all the swelling is gone down, move it every day, and
when all is gone throw it out. Bleed when you first open it, and
keep the part clean.


370. GLANDERS

Bleed copiously, put a rowel or seaton of polk root between the jaw
and breast, put tar thoroughly up the nostrils twice a day. This is
the best remedy ever in use.


371. FRESH WOUNDS

If there is an artery cut, tie it if possible; if not possible, or
if there is much bleeding without the separation of an artery, apply
the following wash: nitrate of silver 4 grains, soft water 1 oz.,
wet the wound with this, then draw the edges together by stitches
one inch apart, then wash clean, and if any swelling in twenty-four
hours, bleed and apply the blue ointment, or any of the liniments
spoken of, Keep the bowels open.


372. THE LIVER