What is "poultices"

Usage examples of "poultices".

She was only vaguely aware of cool, soothing poultices and Iza supporting her head so that she could drink a bitter-tasting brew before she slipped into a drugged sleep.

Iza taught her to prepare the painkilling drinks and poultices that eased his rheumatism, and Ayla made a specialty of the remedies for that affliction of the older members of the clan, whose suffering invariably worsened with their confinement to the cold stone cave.

Ayla was determined to fill Iza with teas, cover her with poultices, and drown her in steam, if necessary.

Then she picked the many-petaled, daisy-like yarrow used for poultices and pain.

Even Uba knew there were poultices that might have helped, medicines that might have worked, but she was young and unsure of herself, and Ebra seemed so positive.

She cooked special foods to encourage his appetite, made medicinal brews and poultices, made him rest in the sunshine, and coaxed him into long walks for exercise.

Hester made poultices for the broken ribs and collarbone, and placed them gently on the injuries.