Definition of Poultice. Meaning of Poultice. Synonyms of Poultice

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Definition of Poultice

Poultice
Poultice Poul"tice, n. [L. puls, pl. pultes, a thick pap; akin to Gr. po`ltos. Cf. Pulse seeds.] A soft composition, as of bread, bran, or a mucilaginous substance, to be applied to sores, inflamed parts of the body, etc.; a cataplasm. ``Poultice relaxeth the pores.' --Bacon.
Poultice
Poultice Poul"tice, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Poulticed; p. pr. & vb. n. Poulticing.] To apply a poultice to; to dress with a poultice.

Meaning of Poultice from wikipedia

- A poultice, also called a cataplasm, is a soft moist m****, often heated and medicated, that is spread on cloth and placed over the skin to treat an aching...
- frightful by her negligent dress, and the foot affected was tied up with a poultice and some nasty bandages. I was much affected by this sight ... Anne's sole...
- A mustard plaster, also known as a blister, is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to stimulate...
- Adhesive bandage or sticking plaster, a medical dressing for small wounds Poultice, a soft moist m**** applied to the body Plaster (band), a Canadian...
- King by forcibly restraining him until he was calm, or applying caustic poultices to draw out "evil humours". In the reconvened Parliament, Fox and Pitt...
- the powdered root applied ceremonially to swelling of any body part. A poultice of root is used and decoction of the plant is taken for swelling and sore...
- that the disease referred to may be chicken pox or dropsy (oedema). A poultice is made with many herbs and placed on the wound. Translated by Dr. Ophelia...
- are chewed, and the juice applied before fire-walking or fire-eating. A poultice of the pulverized plant is mixed with water and applied to burns. Achnatherum...
- either the plant or its seeds. Native Americans used to treat burns with a poultice made from the flowers. Jerusalem artichoke NRCS. "Helianthus grosseserratus"...
- apply a poultice of the smashed plant to the chest for pains and for colds, take an infusion of the roots for diarrhea, and apply a poultice of plant...