Poultice, Sorrel. Syn. Cataplasma oxalis. Prep. Bruised sorrel leaves, mixed with oatmeal and beer.
Poultice, Stimulating. (Dr Hugh Smith.) Syn. Cataplasma stimulans. Prep. Rye flour, 1 lb.; old yeast, 4 oz.; common salt, 2 oz.
Poultice, Sulphate of Lime. (Blizard.) Syn. Cataplasma calcis sulphatis. Prep. Paris plaster mixed with water to a soft paste, and applied before it hardens. Formerly applied to ulcers to form an artificial scab; now occasionally used to afford mechanical support in some surgical cases.
Poultice of Sulphate of Soda. (Kirkland.) Syn. Cataplasma sodæ sulphatis. Prep. Sulphate of soda, 1 oz.; boiling water, 1⁄2 lb.; crum of bread, a sufficient quantity.
Poultice to cause Suppuration. (E. Ph. 1774.) Syn. Cataplasma suppurans. To an emollient cataplasm add bruised onions, 11⁄2 oz.; basilicon ointment, 1 oz.
Poultice of Tannate of Lead. (G. Ph.) Syn. Cataplasma ad decumbitum; Plumbum tannicum pultiforme. Prep. Boil 2 oz. Of oak bark in sufficient water to yield 10 oz. of strained decoction; add to this 1 oz. (by weight) of liquid subacetate of lead, collect the precipitate on a filter, and put it into a bottle with 2 dr. of rectified spirit.
Poultice, Tonic. (G. Hosp.) Syn. Cataplasma tonicum. Prep. Powdered bark, 1 oz.; charcoal, 1 oz.; camphor, 11⁄2 dr.; oil of turpentine, q. s.
Poultice, Turnip. Syn. Cataplasma rapi. Prep. Peel turnips, boil them till soft, beat them to a pulp, and apply warm.
Poultice, Turpentine. (Dr Reece.) Syn. Cataplasma terebinthinæ. Prep. Oil of turpentine, 2 dr.; olive oil, 1 oz.; linseed meal, 1 oz.; oatmeal, 4 oz.; boiling water, q. s. To indolent ulcers, and, with more turpentine, to deep burns, scalds, and chilblains.
Poultice of Vin′egar. Syn. Cataplasma aceti, L. Prep. From crum of bread soaked in vinegar. Applied cold in bruises, extravasations, &c., especially black eyes. Verjuice is often employed in the same way.