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/ˈpōltəs/,
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poultices, plural;
  1. Apply a poultice to
    • - he poulticed the wound
Noun
  1. A soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth

  1. a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
  2. dress by covering with a therapeutic substance
  3. A poultice, also called cataplasm, is a soft moist mass, often heated and medicated, that is spread on cloth over the skin to treat an aching, inflamed, or painful part of the body. It can also be a porous solid filled with solvent used to remove stains from porous stone such as marble or granite.
  4. A soft, moist mass applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe. A poultice is usually wrapped in cloth and often warmed before being applied
  5. (POULTICING) A practice in that when cleaning headstones, the residue of any surface dirt would remain in suspension on the very wet stone sometimes taken a day or so for the stone to dry out and thereby seeping the grime into the inners of the stone. ...
  6. (Poulticing) Method of drawing soluble salts or stains out of stone by applying an absorbent such as clay or diatomaceous earth, mixed to a paste with water or cleaning solvent.
  7. A portion of herbs placed in an equal amount of boiling water to steep. Once herbs have been fully dampened, strain the water and place the herbs in gauze or cheesecloth applied directly to the affected area. This can be a little messy, so have a towel handy. ...
  8. a soft, moist mass applied to the skin to provide heat and moisture.
  9. A soft, warm bandage, often containing medications, that is applied to the surface of a patient's body to relieve discomfort or suffering; see also salve TT .
  10. Soft, moist mass about the consistency of cooked cereal, spread between layers of material of some sort and applied hot to a given area to create moist, local heat or counter-irritation.
  11. A therapeutic topical application of a soft moist mass of plant material (such as bruised fresh herbs), usually wrapped in a fine woven cloth.
  12. Plant matter that aids injured or inflamed skin.
  13. Hot, moist herbs placed between two layers of cloth (cotton or flannel) laid on body to soothe or draw out infection. Keep it hot and change when it cools.
  14. A poultice is a soft, moist mass spread between layers of muslin, linen, gauze, or towels and sometimes applied hot to a given area. Edgar Cayce recommended various poultices such as potato poultice for eye conditions.
  15. poultices are packs of powders, dried or fresh herbs, enclosed in a muslin bag or wrapped in folds of a flannel or linen and soaked in boiling water, then applied to the affected area of the body.
  16. A method/material used to remove hardened water-based adhesives. The poultice is a mixture of water and powder (synthetic or organic). The powder expands in water, forming a clear gel that is placed over the hardened adhesive. ...
  17. A warm mass of powdered herb applied to the skin, then covered with a hot, moist towel until cool.
  18. A soft mass of a substance (eg: leaves, bark, etc) usually made with boiling water. A paste usually applied topically.
  19. Paste-like substance of all-natural ingredients such as muds, herbs and botanicals spread directly on the skin or applied between layers of cloth. ...
  20. A pulp or paste made of minced, dried or fresh herbs and hot water, sometimes with oats added. A poultice is applied directly on the skin, or between two layers of gauze, to promote healing.
  21. Poultices are used to heal bruises, break up congestion, reduce inflammation, withdraw pus, toxins and embedded particles in the skin, and to soothe irritation. ...
  22. Plant or herb compress aimed at relieving pain, swelling or irritation. The plant or herb itself is applied directly to the affected area, then a cloth is wrapped over and around the plant or herb.
  23. a hot, soft, moist mass of flour, herbs, etc. spread on cloth applied to an inflamed part of the body
  24. A moist, usually warm or hot mass of plant material applied to the skin, or with cloth between the skin and plant material, to effect a medicinal action.