They are made at present of Linnen-Cloth but in the time of Hippocrates, were made of Leather or Woollen-Stuff.
How many sorts of Swathing-Bands are there in general?
There are two sorts, viz. the Simple and Compound; the former are those that are smooth, having only two ends; and the other are those which are trimm'd with Wooll, Cotton, or Felt, or that have many Heads, that is to say, Ends, fasten'd or cut in divers places according as different Occasions require.
What are the Conditions requisite in the Linen-Cloth, whereof the Swathing-Bands are made?
It must be clean, and half worn out, not having any manner of Hem or Lift.
What are the Names of the different Swathing-Bands?
There are innumerable, but the greater part them take their Denominations from their Figure or Shape; as the Long, Streight, Triangular, and those which have many Heads, or are trimm'd.
What is A Bandage?
It is the Application of a Swathing-Band to any Part.