vulnerary

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The urine of unborn babies is an excellent vulnerary.

From Time Magazine Archive

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)

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.

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

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