Mustard poultice
Ingredients
– Buy mustard grains, 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
