Wilford Woodruff's recovery from blood poisoning via priesthood administration

In April 1856, while skinning a poisoned animal, Wilford Woodruff inadvertently contracted blood poisoning, which quickly spread through his system. By April 29, his condition was life-threatening: he was unable to stand, required two people to lead him to his bed, lost his ability to speak clearly, and experienced a cessation of his stomach and bowel functions. His wife and friends provided intensive care, including emetics, injections, and raw onion poultices. That evening, President Brigham Young and Dr. Samuel L. Sprague visited and administered to him; Brigham Young rebuked the disease and the power of the destroyer, promising Woodruff that he would not die but would live to finish his appointed work. Following this blessing, the poison and mortification were drawn from his system and centered in his arm, where they were subsequently extracted using charcoal poultices moistened with a decoction of wormwood, ragweed, and wild sage. The dead flesh was later removed from his arm using surgical instruments and lunar caustic, leading to his full recovery.