noun
a soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
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The nurse applied a poultice to the patient's wound to help reduce inflammation.
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My grandma swears by using a poultice made of herbs to cure all ailments.
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I heard that putting a poultice of mud on a sprain can help it heal faster.
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Sometimes a poultice of kindness is all it takes to heal a broken heart.