This ointment or poultice was applied to the body. The leaves and bark have been used medicinally as a poultice. A poultice of the plant has been used to treat swellings. A compound poultice of seeds is applied to wounds or used to remove splinters. The bark is applied as a poultice to bruises. Crushed leaves were also used as a poultice for ulcers. They also sprinkle leaves on wounds, after which a poultice is applied. A poultice of the crushed leaves is used to treat skin ailments such as eczema. The Bella Coola apply a poultice of pounded roots to boils. Mustard poultice could also be used to aid muscular pains. A root poultice can be used on snakebites. A poultice of the pulverized plant is mixed with water and applied to burns. Panacea traditionally had a poultice or potion with which she healed the sick. Australian Aboriginals used the fruit as a poultice on swollen joints. A poultice of seeds and blossoms is applied to cactus scratches.