poultice in a sentence
pronunciation: [ [ 'pəultis ] ]
Examples
- As a pain killer it was used for earache and toothache and occasionally as a poultice.
- The Egyptians used mint in poultices for eye, ear and mouth ailments and for itchy feet.
- When these didn't work, doctors might recommend mustard poultices to draw out imaginary poisons.
- Poultices are a kind of compress applied to a surface to draw away dirt or other pollutants.
- The plant is used in various cosmetics such as enemas, infusions, lotions, and poultices.
- As a pain killer it has been used for earache and toothache and occasionally as a poultice.
- :Nobody has mentioned the traditional folk medical practice of using mouldy bread or grain in poultices.
- The travertine walls in public areas are cleaned five times a year and get a poultice treatment annually.
- Readings were taken after the poultice was placed and " showed the surface salt diminished ."
- He also recommends a similar treatment for both stings : a cool poultice of salt or baking soda.