vulnerary

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The urine of unborn babies is an excellent vulnerary.

From Time Magazine Archive

As a vulnerary, tobacco was used by the Indians, and physicians say that it promotes the cicatrization and healing of inveterate ulcers.

From The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 by Walsh, Robert

A preparation from this plant known as the "green oil of charity," is still in request as a vulnerary, and remedy for wounds.

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

Many others may be made, of nearly the same Virtues, with all the vulnerary Herbs, and even with the Faltranc.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

They are recommended as vulnerary medicines, and in all cases where mild astringents or corroborants are proper.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William