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poultice

[pohl-tis] / ˈpoʊl tɪs /


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After researchers saw Rakus applying the plant poultice to his face, the wound closed up and healed in a month.

From BBC • May 2, 2024

Dampen the stone, apply the poultice a half-inch thick, then cover it with plastic and tape down the edges.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022

Whatever he’s suffering from, thank goodness the Grand Maester was around to reject the maester intern’s herbal poultice in favor of another leeching.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2022

She suggests making a violet leaf infusion or poultice for soothing an eye irritation or injury.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2021

I copied Mechtild’s cumin poultice and Elnora found relief from the pain in her side.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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