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 ... 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 third edition, corrected. By W Gibson

Date:

M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]