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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Warm the pack for 5 minutes by placing it on a heat source.
- 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.
- 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.