ANTHRAX, ἄνθραξ, strictly means a live Coal; and figuratively, a Scab or Blotch, made by a corrosive Humour, which, as it were, burns the Skin, and occasions sharp pricking Pains.
The Anthrax is also called Carbo and Carbunculus. See CARBUNCLE. The Cure is attempted with Cataplasms of Theriac, Lond. Allium, Cepe coct. Sapo Nig., etc.
ANTHRAX
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- Written by: Ephraïm Chambers
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