Here's the recipe I'm going with, which I found on a web page called Grandma's Attic. Be sure to check out some of the other home remedies they have. (Of course, I am not a doctor and only post this for information's sake, yada yada, use at your own risk.)
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Mustard Poultice
A mustard poultice is a time-honored therapy: Your great-grandmother may have used mustard poultices and plasters to treat congestion, coughs, bronchitis or pneumonia. A mustard plaster offers immediate relief to discomfort in the chest and actually helps to treat infectious conditions - a much needed therapy. It works mainly by increasing circulation, perspiration and heat in the afflicted area.
The person receiving the treatment should sit or lie down comfortably. The best poultices are made from black mustard seeds ground fresh in a coffee grinder, but ordinary yellow mustard powder will do in a pinch. To prepare a mustard poultice, mix 1/2 cup mustard powder with 1 cup flour and stir hot water into the mix to form a paste. Spread the mixture on a piece of cotton or muslin has been soaked in hot water. Cover with a second piece of dry material. Lay the moist side of the poultice across the person's chest or back.
Leave the poultice on for 15 to 30 minutes; promptly remove it if the person experiences any discomfort. The procedure is likely to promote perspiration and reddening of the chest. Give the individual plenty of liquids during the procedure and encourage her to take a warm or cool shower afterward, then rest or gently stretch for 1/2 hour. Do not administer this treatment to a young child, elderly person or the seriously ill without consulting a health care professional.
The Keenest Mustard is the Best print courtesy of Allposters.
4 comments:
I have a bunch of black mustard... wish I would have known about this last week! I'm definitely trying this out next time. :) Thanks!
Anybody heard of Denver Mud as a poultice? When I had boils in 1954 I remember my folks using Denver mud that brought the last of 6 boils to a head where my Dad could squeeze the core out of the boil. I believe they bought it over the counter at a drug store. I was 20 at the time.
My mom used this too.she put denver mudd on gauze pad heated it up and placed it on the boil.then taped it on and left it on over night. Worked like a charm .if the cire didnt come out with first application she would repeat the process.i be
lieve it was bought over the counter at the drug store.
I can't find any black mustard so i use yellow and it works great as well
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