Obs. Linseed meal prepared from the cake, from which the oil has been expressed, is less adapted for poultices than that prepared from the unpressed, whole seed. The latter is ordered in the Ph. L.
Poultice, Malt. (Guy’s Hosp.) Syn. Cataplasma bynes. Prep. Ground malt, with yeast, q. s., to form a poultice; to be applied warm.
Poultice, Maturative. (L. 1745.) Syn. Cataplasma maturans. Prep. Pulp of figs, 4 oz.; resin ointment, 1 oz.; strained galbanum, 1⁄2 oz.
Poultice of Mus′tard. Syn. Cataplasma sinapis (Ph. L.), L. Prep. 1. (B. P., Ph. L.) Linseed meal and powdered mustard, of each 21⁄2 oz., or q. s.; boiling water, 1⁄2 pint; mix as before.
2. (Ph. L. 1836.) As the last, but substituting boiling vinegar for water. Used as a powerful counter-irritant, stimulant, and rubefacient; in low fevers, apoplexy, coma, &c., where there is a determination of blood to the head; in deep-seated inflammatory pains, neuralgic pains, &c. It should not be left on long enough to raise a blister. See Plasters.
Poultice, Onion. Syn. Cataplasma cepæ. Prep. Onions roasted and mashed.
Poultice of Pop′py. Syn. Cataplasma papaveris, L. Prep. 1. (P. Cod. 1839.) A strong decoction of poppies, thickened with crum of bread. Anodyne.
Poultice, Potash, Acetate of. Syn. Cataplasma potassæ acetatis; Cataplasma neutrale. Prep. Acetate of potash, 1 oz.; water, 1 pint; crum of bread, q. s. To ill-conditioned sores.
Poultice of Po′tato. Syn. Cataplasma solani tuberosi, L. Prep. From the raw potato, scraped or grated fine. A popular application to fresh bruises, extravasations, burns, scalds, &c.
Poultice of Potato Starch. (P. Cod.) Syn. Cataplasma feculæ. Prep. Potato starch, 2 oz.; mix with a little cold water, add to it 20 oz. of boiling water, and boil for an instant. Cataplasms of rice and wheat starch are made in the same manner.