emolient

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Over this powder apply an emolient poultice, or soft cloths wet in water hot as can be endured.

From An Epitome of the Homeopathic Healing Art Containing the New Discoveries and Improvements to the Present Time by Hill, B. L. (Benjamin L.)

The drinks should be emolient, slightly imbued with nitre and vinegar, and with aromatic fumigation about the belly.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert