Mustard Poultice

Mustard Poultice

Let’s discuss why Mustard can be helpful for us and what the indications to use Mustard are.

Indications:

• Arthritis (more caution should be used for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis)
• Poor circulation
• Head/Chest colds and congestion
• Pain relief (through counterirritant)
• Bronchitis

Method:

1. Mix 1tbsp mustard powder with 4-8 tbsp flour. Double or triple the amounts according to the size of the poultice required. Moisten the mixture with tepid water until a paste-like consistency is achieved.
2. Place the Mustard mixture on paper towelling and fold to make a packet or wrap in muslin/cotton. Reminder – Some herbs like mustard can be irritating to the skin. Potentially irritating additive should be put between two pieces of cloth before applying.
3. Warm the pack for 5 minutes by placing it on a heat source.
4. Oil the skin lightly and place a thin cloth on the area to be treated. Apply the mustard pack and cover with a blanket. At first, the pack will seem very hot, so as passive hyperaemia occurs, the pack can be moved from area to area. Apply the pack to each area for 2-10 minutes. The entire treatment should last 15-30 minutes.
5. Mustard foot bath – 1tbsp of powered mustard to 1 or 2 gallons of water in a foot bath for 15-20 minutes. Use a cold compress around the neck. Indication/Effect – Cold, Flu, Headaches, Dysmenorrhea, Sore throat, Pelvic and Prostatic Condition (decrease internal congestion and pain).

Follow up our Massage clinic in Oakville to get more information in a next blogs for additional types of Poultices & Packs.