cataplasm

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However, shalt have a good biting cataplasm for thy leg; meantime keep we the body cool: put out thy tongue!-good!-fever.

From The Cloister and the Hearth by Reade, Charles

The caustic and cataplasm were applied.—A similar report was made on the 22d.

From An Essay on the Application of the Lunar Caustic in the Cure of Certain Wounds and Ulcers by Higginbottom, John

Treatment.—At the onset complete rest should be provided and the local application of some good cataplasm is in order.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

If peeled and pounded in a mortar, uncooked Potatoes applied cold make a very soothing cataplasm to parts that have been scalded, or burnt.

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

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 Samber, Robert