well; grease the part affected every three or four days; stand the
horse in the sun until it dries in; give him a few doses of the
cleansing powder.


383. CONTRACTION OF THE NECK

If it is taken in the first stages, bleed from the neck 2 galls.;
then ferment or bathe the part well with hot water; rub it dry, and
apply the general lineament every day, two or three times; this will
cure if it is of long standing. Then blister all along the part
affected with the liquid blister. Do this every three weeks until
he is well, and rub with the white ointment. Do not work the horse
till well.


384. WHITE OINTMENT

For rheumatism, sprains, burns, swelling, bruises, or any
inflammation on man or beast, chapped hands or lips, black eyes,
or any kind of bruises. Take of fresh butter 2 lbs.; tincture of
iodine, 1/2 oz.; oil of origanum, 2 ozs.; mix well for fifteen
minutes, and it is fit for use; apply it every night; rub it in
well with your hand.


385. OLD HORSES YOUNG

Drops to make old horses as lively as young. Take the tincture of
assafoetida, 1 oz.; tincture of cantharides, 1 oz.; antimony, 2 oz.;