cataplasm

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Compare Hamlet IV 7 145, “no cataplasm so rare, Collected from all simples that have virtue Under the moon.”

From Minor Poems by Milton by Milton, John

With this fragrant herb she made a cooling cataplasm.

From The Purple Land by Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)

The caustic and cataplasm were applied as before.—A similar report was made on the succeeding day.

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

A Water-cress cataplasm applied cold in a single layer, and with a pinch of salt sprinkled thereupon makes a most useful poultice to heal foul scrofulous ulcers; and will also help to resolve glandular swellings.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

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