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Goulard's Poultice
It is thus made: Take 1½ drachms extract of lead Plasters. External applications that (solution of acetate of lead); rectified spirit possess sufficient consistence not to of wine, 2 ounces; water, 12 ounces; bread- adhere to the fingers when cold, but which crumb, sufficient to make the whole into a become soft and adhesive at the temperature proper consistence. This poultice is an excel- of the human body. Plasters are chiefly lent application to reduce swelling and inflam-composed of unctuous substances united to mation, and to allay irritation. metallic oxides, or to powders, wax, or resin.