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A poultice is a common treatment used on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse horses] to relieve inflammation. It is usually used on the lower legs, under a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stable_bandage stable bandage], to focus treatment on the easily-injured tendons in the area. Poultices are sometimes applied as a precautionary measure after the horse has worked hard, such as after a cross-country run, to prevent heat and filling. They are also used to treat [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abscess abscess] wounds, where a build-up of pus needs to be drawn out.

A poultice is a common treatment used on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse horses] to relieve inflammation. It is usually used on the lower legs, under a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stable_bandage stable bandage], to focus treatment on the easily-injured tendons in the area. Poultices are sometimes applied as a precautionary measure after the horse has worked hard, such as after a cross-country run, to prevent heat and filling. They are also used to treat [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abscess abscess] wounds, where a build-up of pus needs to be drawn out.

Poultices may also be heated and placed on an area where extra [[circulation]] is desired.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poultice

Poultices may also be heated and placed on an area where extra [[circulation]] is desired.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poultice]

[[Category: Health]]

[[Category: Health]]