1. Common. A piece of cord or coarse tape; or horse hair and tow, platted together.

2. Irritating. Root of common dock; or of black hellebore.

3. Cotton cord soaked in Morton's cantharidal solution (see Liniments and Embrocations for Horses. Vet. Formulary).

Paste For Stopping Bleeding

Equal quantities of white, green, and blue vitriol, flour, and bole; beaten up with fresh nettles and a little vinegar.

Astringent Powder For Sore Feet, Etc

Sulphate of copper 1/2 oz., prepared chalk 2 oz., powdered alum 1/2 oz., bole 1 oz.; rub together. - Spooner,