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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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There’s also a two-story guesthouse and a one-bedroom space finished in smooth gray plaster—for a combined total of 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms in 11,000 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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That includes this hand-cast plaster, which is also 125 years old.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Poultice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poultice. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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