Sphagnum Moss, medical

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  • a mass of dehydrated sphagnum plants used as a surgical dressing especially during World War I

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    Sphagnum Moss, medical

    Sphagnum Moss, medical

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      Sphagnum Moss, medical

      • UF peat moss

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      Sphagnum Moss, medical

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      Langrishe, Col. J (British Red Cross)– 1939 references
      GB 235 LCJ · File · 1939

      •Papers & correspondence re; Sphagnum Moss – use as medical dressing, (1st & 2nd World War references) – including W. Wright Smith’s report to R.A.M.C. (War Dept.) dated 1916 are filed under “Sphagnum Moss as medical dressings” – index “S”

       Langrishe, Col. J
      Forman, Adam
      GB 235 FOAtemp · File · 1916

      Forman, Adam (1916 corres.)
      •Papers and Correspondence re: Sphagnum Moss – Use as medical dressings (1st World War & 2nd World War references) - inc. W Wright Smith’s report to R.A.M.C. (War Dept.) dated 1916 are filed under “Sphagnum Moss as medical dressings” – index “S”

       Forman, Adam
      Adam Forman Sphagnum Moss papers and photographs
      GB 235 FOA · Collection · 1916 - 1918

      The collection comprises photographs and reports related to the gathering and preparation of Sphagnum moss, in and around the Moffat/Beattock area, S.W. Scotland, which was used as a medical dressing for wounds during the First World War.

       Forman, Adam