catapasm (Meaning)

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catapasm (n.)

A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc.

Synonyms & Antonyms of catapasm

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catapasm Sentence Examples

  1. The healer applied a catapasm of crushed herbs to soothe the inflammation.
  2. In medieval times, cataplasms were often used to treat wounds and bruises.
  3. The catapasm of clay and vinegar was believed to draw out toxins from the skin.
  4. Grandmother prepared a catapasm of mustard and flour to alleviate my sore muscles.
  5. Physicians of antiquity frequently prescribed cataplasms made from various botanical ingredients.
  6. The herbalist recommended a catapasm of comfrey leaves for the broken bone.
  7. Cataplasms were a staple of folk medicine, passed down through generations.
  8. The old remedy called for a catapasm of bread and milk to reduce swelling.
  9. The apothecary carefully crafted a catapasm to address the patient's specific ailment.
  10. Some ancient texts contain recipes for cataplasms designed to treat a range of maladies.

FAQs About the word catapasm

A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The healer applied a catapasm of crushed herbs to soothe the inflammation.

In medieval times, cataplasms were often used to treat wounds and bruises.

The catapasm of clay and vinegar was believed to draw out toxins from the skin.

Grandmother prepared a catapasm of mustard and flour to alleviate my sore muscles.