POULTICES, 933 
POULTICES. 
These preparations are exceedingly useful, and are 
indicated in a variety of cases. The following are sufficient 
for every purpose :— 
Surprpery Exim Pouttice.— 
Slippery Elm (in powder) .... Sufficient for size of 
poultice required. 
Mix with hot water or infusion of wormwood or other herb to 
form into a proper consistency, spread smoothly upon soft 
cotton cloth, and apply over the part affected. In order to 
prevent it sticking rub on some ointment on the part to be 
covered. dyhy mq # 
This poultice is most excellent in suppurative Abscess and 
old wounds of every kind. In inflammation, whether 
phlegmonous or simple, it may be apphed immediately over 
the part affected ; in abscesses and old wounds it should be 
placed between muslin cloths. - 
LinsEED PovuLticE.— . 
Linseed (in powder) .......ceeeeeeee0. Sufficient, 
Prepare as the last. 
This is the common poultice for the hospitals, and in the 
absence of slippery elm it may be made to supply its place. 
It is used in almost all cases, either simple or compound, as 
occasion requires. 
Antiseptic PouLtTIcE.— 
Slippery Elm (in powder)........+.. ... Sufficient. 
Vegetable Charcoal (in fine powder) .... Sufficient. 
Mix equal parts with warm water or an infusion of wormwood, 
and apply immediately over the part. 
In old offensive gangrenous wounds this poultice is one of 
the best that can be employed. In the absence of slippery 
elm linseed meal may be used. 
