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Preparation method
Poultice
A soft, moist mass applied to the skin (historical use; be cautious).
Steps
- Prepare paste as directed.
- Apply to clean skin with a cloth barrier.
- Remove if irritation occurs.
- Keep wounds clean—seek medical advice for infections.
Recipes using this method
—1. Inflammation of the Bowels: Poultice of Hot Mush
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—l. Cancer: Simple Remedy
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—Rupture: Poultice
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—Strangulated Hernia: Hop Poultice
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Abscess: Beech Bark Poultice
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Abscess: Milk and Salt Poultice
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Abscess: More Good Poultices
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Boil: Bean Leaf Poultice
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Boil: Soap and Sugar Poultice
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Bronchitis: Lard Poultice
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Bruises: Bread and Vinegar Quick Remedy
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Burns: Charcoal
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Carbuncle: Bread and Milk Poultice
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Carbuncle: Sheep Sorrel Poultice
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Carbuncle: Snap Bean Poultice
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Chills and Fever: Horse-radish
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Cholera Infantum: Cabbage Leaf Poultice
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Cholera Infantum: Spice and Whisky Poultice
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Colds and Cough: Hops or Catnip Poultice
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Cramps in Stomach: Mustard Poultice and Eggs
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Croup: Pork and Onion Poultice
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Diarrhea: Spice Poultice
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Earache: Flax and Cornmeal
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Earache: Horse-radish Leaves
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Eczema: Potato and Camphor
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Erysipelas: Bean Poultices
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Erysipelas: Cranberry Poultice
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Externally: used
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Externally: used
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Externally: used
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Externally: used
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Externally: used
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Felon: Lemon to draw inflammation
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Felon: Smartweed Poultice
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Felon: Soap and Cornmeal Poultice
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Indolent Ulcers and Boils: Chickweed and Wood Sage Poultice
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Inflammation of the Bowels: a Grandmother's Remedy
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Inflammation of the Bowels: a Rather Unique Remedy
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Inflammation of the Bowels: Griddle Cake Poultice
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Inflammation of the Bowels: Hop Poultice
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Inflammation of the Bowels: Red Beet Poultice
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Itch: Oatmeal
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Milk Poison: Popular Remedy
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Pain: Horseradish Poultice
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PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Bronchitis: Sweating Remedy
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Pneumonia: Herb Tea and Poultice
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Quinsy: Liveforever Root Good Poultice
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Ruptures: Herb Remedy
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Rusty Nail Wound: Simple Guard Against Serious Results
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Scalds: Crackers and Slippery Elm as Poultice
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Snake Bites: Onions and Salt
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Snake Bites: Simple Poultice
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Sore Breasts: a Hot Poultice
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Sore Breasts: a Poultice of Peach Leaves
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Sprains: Quick Application
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Sprains: Vinegar and Bran Poultice
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Stye: Common Tea Leaves
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Swollen Breasts: an Herb Treatment
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Toothache: Home-Made Poultice
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Ulcers and Old Sores: Bread and Indian meal
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