The farrier's dispensatory. In three parts. Containing first, a description of the medicinal simples, commonly made use of in the diseases of horses, with their Virtues and Manner of Operation, distributed into proper Classes, &c. Secondly, the preparations of simples, Vegetable, Animal and Mineral; with an Explanation of the most usual Terms, both in the Chymical and Galenical Pharmacy. Thirdly, a number of useful compositions and receipts suited to the Cure of all Diseases, never before published; as also those of greatest Account from Solleysell, Ruini, Blundevill, and other most celebrated Authors, digested under their proper Heads of Powders, Balls, Drinks, Ointments, Charges, &c. The proper Method of compounding and making them, with many other useful Observations and Improvements tending to their right Administration. To which is also added, A complete Index of all the Medicines contained in the Book, whether Simple or Compound; with a Table of Diseases pointing to the Remedies proper in each Malady. The second edition corrected. By W. Gibson.

Date:

M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]