Poultice

Definition of Poultice:

Soft mass prepared by moistening botanicals or other absorbent substances with oil or water, usually applied hot to the skin.

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Boils, Abscesses, Carbuncles

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“The application of a paste or poultice containing goldenseal root is sometimes recommended on the grounds that goldenseal helps to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.”

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Cleavers

...as a treatment
“...The fresh plant or juice is used as a medicinal poultice for wounds, ulcers and many other skin problems...”

Comfrey

...as a treatment
“...To use the leaves as a poultice just crush them and apply to the wound...”

Fenugreek

...as a treatment
“...Fenugreek seeds are "Approved" by the German Commission E to stimulate appetite, and externally (poultice) for soothing inflammations...”
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Hydrotherapy

...as a treatment
“...Poultice The poultice is the external application of herbs to treat wounds, infections and muscular, joint, skin or glandular conditions...”

Lithosperma

...as a treatment
“...A poultice of the dried powdered leaves and stems has been used to relieve the pain of rheumatic joints...”

Phyllanthus

...as a treatment
“...Phyllanthus has a wide number of traditional uses: employing the whole plant for jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, and diabetes and using it topically as a poultice for skin ulcers, sores, swelling, and itchiness...”
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