Charcoal Poultice
From The housekeeper's companion, 1883
This poultice is particularly useful for foul smells.
Presented as published in 1883. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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As published
This recipe was extracted from The housekeeper's companion (1883), page 198. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Bread poultice may be used alone, for most small purposes, such as a boiL It will be the basis also of the charcoal and carrot poultices. Charcoal, bruised or powdered coarsely
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