vulnerary

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The urine of unborn babies is an excellent vulnerary.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bellis perennis or daisy, formerly called consolida, on account of its vulnerary properties; the roots and leaves were used in wound drinks, and were considered efficacious in removing extravasated blood from bruises, etc.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock

In old times the Water figwort was famous as a vulnerary, both when used externally, and when taken in decoction.

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

As to its virtues, practitioners do not now expect any considerable ones from it, and pay very little regard to the vulnerary qualities which it was formerly celebrated for.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

Soap is allowed to be cleansing, attenuating, opening, resolving, sweetening; it is pectoral, vulnerary, diuretic, and hath other good qualities; which are also found in tar water....

From The Gentle Reader by Crothers, Samuel McChord