Herbal Medicine Glossary

noun a soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

• The nurse applied a poultice to the patient's wound to help reduce inflammation.
• My grandma swears by using a poultice made of herbs to cure all ailments.
• I heard that putting a poultice of mud on a sprain can help it heal faster.
• Sometimes a poultice of kindness is all it takes to heal a broken heart.

noun Aesculus is a noun referring to a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as horse chestnuts and buckeyes.

• The aesculus tree in the botanical garden is a sight to behold.
• I love sitting under the aesculus tree in the park.
• Check out that cool aesculus tree over there!
• The aesculus tree stood tall and proud, symbolizing strength and resilience.