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Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 June 1938, Page 3

Mustara is a particularly valuable household remedy for the treatment of various ailments in farm stock. In a horse during bad attacks of colic a weak solution rubbed in the flanks and underneath the belly often relieves the pain. When for heart attacks stimulants are given internally mustard is sometimes rubbed over the region of the heart to counteract syncope. With cattle it is'(an excellent plaster, often acting when other agents have slight or tardy effect, and seldom causing injury or blemishing. In cases of rheumatism in pigs and cattle the rubbing in of mustard has a good effect in relieving pain. Internally it is used as a stimulant and stomachic, cattle taking from half to one ounce for a dose, and sheep about a dram. At the same time, mustard should always be used with care, or there will be ill effects. If it is repeatedly applied, or not washed off soon enough, it has a decidedly irritating effect and may lead to bad sloughing of the skin. This sloughing leaves an ugly sore place which often takes weeks to heal and then leaves a patch denuded of hair.