cataplasm
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But it does more than all this, it even assuages choler; it is an admirable cataplasm for rage.
From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Robert Samber
To combat inflammation, a suitable cataplasm may be applied directly to the skin, the extremity bandaged, and the temporary immobilizing appliance may be secured over all.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
Then I asked for a cataplasm, composed of radish-roots, mustard-seed, onions and garlic roasted, mithridate, salt, and soot from a chimney where wood only has been burnt.
From Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire by William Harrison Ainsworth
To counteract the damage, pharmacy has gone forth with medicament, panacea, elixir, embrocation, salve, and cataplasm.
From The Abominations of Modern Society by T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt) Talmage
Presently also it was applied to other parts as a cataplasm.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by William Thomas Fernie
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