vulnerary

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The urine of unborn babies is an excellent vulnerary.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

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

The Leaves.—These are recommended as aperient and vulnerary, as also in gouty and rheumatic pains.

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

It has been principally celebrated as a vulnerary, whence its name; and in gargarisms for aphthae and inflammations of the fauces.

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