ARMENIAN Bole, Bolus Armenus, or Bole Armoniac, is a native Bole or Earth, brought from Armenia. See BOLE and EARTH. Some conjecture it to have a Mixture of Iron in its Composition—That which is palish, red, soft, fattish upon the Palate, and adhesive on the Tongue, is the best. It is a good Astringent, and Vulnerary; and in those Intentions is prescribed against Diarrheas, Dysenteries, Hemorrhages, and other Defluxions—Externally it is used in strengthening Plasters, against Luxations of the Joints.
ARMENIAN Bole
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- Written by: Ephraïm Chambers
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