cataplasm
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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
Some of the leaves and small branches are pounded, and applied in that state as a cataplasm to both arms; the skin having been previously scarified freely above the elbows.
From The Romance of Natural History, Second Series by Philip Henry Gosse
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 John Victor Lacroix
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
The chief medicinal use of onions in the present practice is in external applications, as a cataplasm for suppurating tumours, &c.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by William Salisbury
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