cataplasm

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Monsieur Recamier has submitted to the Academy of Medicine a galvanic cataplasm, by which, when it is applied to the skin, the benefit of electricity is fully conveyed, without the least pain.

From The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 by Various

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.

The caustic and cataplasm were applied.—A similar report was made on the 22d.

From An Essay on the Application of the Lunar Caustic in the Cure of Certain Wounds and Ulcers by Higginbottom, John

Treatment.—In all contused wounds of the coronary region the parts need thorough cleansing; the hair, if long is clipped and a cataplasm is applied.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

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