ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CATAPLASM
From Latin cataplasma, from Greek, from kataplassein to cover with a plaster, from plassein to shape.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CATAPLASM»
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(B) The Fermenting Cataplasm is made, by lUrring into the common Oatmeal
Poultice a little yeast, and keeping it covered at a small distance from a fire till the
mass begins to ferment. It is by much the most effectual way of applying filed air
to ...
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An introduction to physic and surgery
CATAPLASMA, a Cataplasm, or Poultice, is a topical Remedy of frequent Use
among the Surgeons, and are applied to cold, inflammatory, or scb;rrous
Tumours ; as also in Contractions of the Joints, and Wasting of the Limbs. Their
Use will be ...
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Domestic medicine; or, Plain instructions in the art of ...
Emollient Cataplasm. Add three and a half or four ounces of linseed meal to a
pint of boiling water. Take the glutinous mass produced off the fire, and add to it
two or three scruples of camphorated spirits of wine, and a wineglass-full of
sedative ...
François Vincent Raspail, 1853
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Sābūr Ibn Sahl's Dispensatory in the Recension of the ʻAḍudī ...
[100] A cataplasm for (the treatment of) hot gout Soak poppy (seeds) in mothers'
milk; (then) melt (some) wax in rose oil, and put (that) aside (to cool down); now
mix the two (preparations) together, grind (the seeds), and apply (this) as a ...
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Practical Guide for General Nursing Science
1.15 Procedure for applying an antiphlogistic cataplasm 1.15.1 Definition An
antiphlogistic cataplasm is a kaolin cataplasm (poultice) applied hot to an
inflamed area, provided the skin is intact 1.15.2 Ingredients A mixture of kaolin
powder, ...
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The Edinburgh new dispensatory ...: digested in a regular ...
Mix, and make them into a cataplasm according to art. Both these compositions
are employed only as stimulants : they often inflame the part and raise blisters,
but not so perfectly as can- tharides. They are frequently applied to the soles of
the ...
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The Dispensatory of the United States of America
As they are in this country scarcely ever prepared by the apothecary, they were
not deemed by the compilers of the United States Pharmacopwia proper objects
for oflicinal direction. \V. CATAPLASBIA CARBONIS. Land. Charcoal Cataplasm.
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The New Dispensatory: Containing : I. The Theory and ...
\A •warm aromatic cataplasm. Take of -•' - -Jong birthwort roots, . Bay berries,
Scordium leaves, ... Cum mi a seeds. Myrrh, "each four ounces'; □' ••• Jamaica
pepper, two ounces ; Honey, thrice the weight of the powders.' : Mix, and make
them ...
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Several chirurgical treatises. - London, Flesher 1676
Observation. l I ' Observation of' Go'ro'rbea, with Hernia bum'relicfor a Truss, and
the while let him blood in the Arm, and made upa Cataplasm of for. bordei O'
fabor. with Oxycrate, mel. commune, and applyed it. That afternoon a Clyster was
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Hippocrates's Collection [ 17 books ]:
When awatery and ichorous discharge flows fromthe rectum,wash itout with
burntlees of wine,and water from myrtle, and havingdried maidenhair, pound
andsift it, and apply as a cataplasm. But iftherebea discharge of blood,
havingwashed ...
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Natural Healing With External Applications
A poultice, also called a cataplasm, is typically a cloth pouch that contains herbs or similar prepared ingredients with the ends folded and ... «To Your Health, Apr 15»
Scouring the ancient libraries of the world for health tips
A cataplasm – or poultice – made of iris mixed with vinegar and rose perfume. And for a chronic headache, squirting cucumber. How do you ... «MobyLives, Mar 12»
Broccoli, Spider Webs, and Other Ancient Medicines
A cataplasm—or poultice—made of iris mixed with vinegar and rose perfume. And for a chronic headache, squirting cucumber. What if he had a ... «Slate Magazine, Mar 12»
