vulnerary

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The urine of unborn babies is an excellent vulnerary.

From Time Magazine Archive

It has derived these names from the consolidating and vulnerary qualities attributed to the plant, from confirmo, to strengthen together, or the French, comfrie.

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

Bellis perennis or daisy, formerly called consolida, on account of its vulnerary properties; the roots and leaves were used in wound drinks, and were considered efficacious in removing extravasated blood from bruises, etc.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock

He believed also in the vulnerary ointment, which could cure wounds, not by application to the wound itself but to the weapon.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.

In old times the Water figwort was famous as a vulnerary, both when used externally, and when taken in decoction.

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