cataplasm

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A cataplasm of the juice, with rye meal, is good against luxations and ruptures.

From Notes and Queries, Number 193, July 9, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

But it does more than all this, it even assuages choler; it is an admirable cataplasm for rage.

From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Samber, Robert

However, shalt have a good biting cataplasm for thy leg; meantime keep we the body cool: put out thy tongue!-good!-fever.

From The Cloister and the Hearth by Reade, Charles

Place over this dressing the common cataplasm, or the turpentine ointment, and renew the application every twenty-four hours.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

Mix iris oil with it, and cover the lower part of the stomach with a plaster of bay berries, or a cataplasm made of cummin, camomiles, briony root, adding cows' and goats' dung.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle