cataplasm

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To counteract the damage, pharmacy has gone forth with medicament, panacea, elixir, embrocation, salve, and cataplasm.

From The Abominations of Modern Society by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)

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

Compare Hamlet IV 7 145, “no cataplasm so rare, Collected from all simples that have virtue Under the moon.”

From Minor Poems by Milton by Milton, John

Treatment.—In all contused wounds of the coronary region the parts need thorough cleansing; the hair, if long is clipped and a cataplasm is applied.

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

With this fragrant herb she made a cooling cataplasm.

From The Purple Land by Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)