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4co] G R A Persons of a gouty or rheumatic h.-bit, as well as the aged, often discharge a white -reddish gravel, which not only obstructs and sup- presses the emission of urine, but by its stimulvs occasions colic, vo- miting, and other spasms. Then 1 is a peculiar bodily disposition requir- ed for the generation of this pain- ful disease ; but it is also remarka- bly promoted by the use of sour wines j hard food, or such as is with difficulty digested, especially cheese; a sedentary life, &c. — For the cure of the gravel, only the mildest diuretics ( which see ) ought to be resorted to ; perspira- tion should be supported by gentle means, particularly by friction with warm flannel ; moderate exercise U never to be negle&ed; and the patient's diet, as well as his mode of living in general, must be regu- lated by appropriate temperance, and abstinence from all heating food and drink. GRAVELLING, a disorder in- cident to horses much employed in Travelling. It is occasioned by small particles of gravel penetrat- ing between the hoof and shoe, in consequence of which the part swells and festers. The most efficacious remedy, we understand, is to remove the shoe as early as possible ; to draw the place to the quick ; to express the matter and blood gathered there, and to pick out all the gra- The wounded foot is next to be washed with copperas-water ; to be rilled up with a mixture of hot gre;:,e and turpentine ; the hoU- stopped with the refuse of or hemp, and the shoe pro- p ilv set on again. Meanwhile, the animal should not be suffered to work or travel, and the foot must be kept dry : thus, it is as- G RE serted, it will heal after two or three dressing. Grave. See Burial. Rury- ino - guoun'jjs, and Funeral Rites. Gray-mtll. See Gkomwell. GREASE, a disorder m the heels of horses, proceeding either from a relaxation of the vessels, or a viti- ated state of the blood and hu- mours. When a hors< 's heels arc first observed to swell in the stable, and to subside on takin eserci r, care must be taken to wash them very clean, after every journey, with soap-suds, urine, or a mixture of vinegar and water. Thus, with proper rubbing, the disease will often be effectually prevented, or removed. Or, the heels should be well bathed twi< e a 1 ly either with old verjuice, or the following mix- ture, which is well calculated to brace the relaxed vessels : Take of rectified spirit of wine 4 oz. dis- solve in it | oz. of camphor ; then add Goz. of wine-vinegar or ver- . and 1 oz. of white vitriol, dissolved in a gill of water. After mixing these ingredients, cloths dipped in the liniment should be applied to the heels of the animal, and fastened with a proper band- age for a Ww days, during which the cure will generally be perform- ed. A laced stocking, madeof strong canvas, or coarse cloth, neatly lifted to the part aflecled, will afterwards be found very useful, and might be easily contrived. But, if cracks or scratches are perceptible, which suppurate, the hair should be carefully clipped away, as well to prevent a gather- ing, as to admit of cleansing the animal's heels from all impurities, which would tend considerably lo aggravate the disorder. bhoul 1 this