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Recent Examples of poultice
Apply the poultice to the stain.
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Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
In 1260, Vincent of Beauvais gave instructions to travelers to use poultices (a dressing for wounds) made of oil, plants and quicksilver (mercury) to prevent and manage blisters — an all too frequent ailment experienced by pilgrims walking long distances.
—Megan Cassidy-Welch, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil.
—Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Of particular note: The roquefort cheese that Lafayette sent her has mold on it that can help with potential infection; Rachel can make a poultice.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
In 1260, Vincent of Beauvais gave instructions to travelers to use poultices (a dressing for wounds) made of oil, plants and quicksilver (mercury) to prevent and manage blisters — an all too frequent ailment experienced by pilgrims walking long distances.
—Megan Cassidy-Welch, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil.
—Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Of particular note: The roquefort cheese that Lafayette sent her has mold on it that can help with potential infection; Rachel can make a poultice.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poultice
plaster
Noun
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Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Think iron candle holders, aged wood furniture, heavy linen or velvet curtains, arched mirrors, and stone or plaster finishes.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Poultice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poultice. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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