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Apply a second poultice in the morning, and no training.
Gaius to Percival[src]

Poultices are soft, moist masses of herbs or magical ingredients kept in place with a cloth. They are typically used in medicine and healing spells, but can also be used to cast enchantments such as love spells.

History

When Gwen's father was stricken with the Afanc's plague, Merlin used an enchanted poultice to cure him. The poultice was later discovered by Arthur and his men, who arrested Gwen for sorcery (The Mark of Nimueh).

Morgana hid a poultice beneath Arthur's pillow to make it look as though Gwen had enchanted him with a love spell. However, Merlin later proved Gwen's innocence by disguising himself with an ageing spell and allowing himself to be caught with an identical poultice in Arthur's chambers (Queen of Hearts).

Merlin prescribed poultices of betulial and a tincture of belladonna for the ill villagers of Longstead. However, because their sickness was magical in nature, these remedies proved ineffective (Lamia).

Gaius applied a poultice to Percival's shoulder after he was injured by a falling axe. He advised him to apply a second poultice in the morning (The Death Song of Uther Pendragon).

Appearances

Series 1
The Mark of Nimueh
Series 3
Queen of Hearts
Series 4
Lamia (Mentioned only)
Series 5
The Death Song of Uther Pendragon

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