Mustard poultice

Use
- For rheumatism and bronchitis

Ingredients
- Buy mustard grains (our photo), and grind them into mustard flour
You can also buy mustard flour.

Preparation
-  Add the mustard flour to a little cold to tepid water (but not hot water) to get a paste.
- Wrap the mixture in a napkin to make a poultice.

Dosage
-  For rheumatism, apply the poultice to the painful areas for approximately 15 minutes; remove as soon as there is a strong burning sensation.
- For bronchitis or cough, apply the poultice to the chest for approximately 15 minutes.

Caution: this mixture is contraindicated in children under 15 years of age (because this poultice can prove too irritating to young patients).

Shelf life
For immediate use