
If you wince, scream or cry it is too hot. Test the temperature of the poultice by placing your hand on the table palm down and putting the square over it for a minute of so.Scoop the hot flax porridge onto the square keeping the mustard layer next to the cloth. Apply the mustard flour evenly to the poultice square with the spoon.You will need to position the poultice square at one end of the bed sheet and equidistant from the three edges. This will be the area of the poultice square on the sheet. Use your hands to estimate the size of the treatment area on the chest.If mix is too wet and you have no more flax seed, you may stir in wheat flour to make the mix stiffer. When water boils, add the flax meal and stir continuously until it becomes a thick porridge.
#Mustard plaster for colds skin
Use extra oil over sensitive areas like the side skin under the arms.
#Mustard plaster for colds Patch
If a woman has sensitive nipples you can cut out from the end of the cloth a patch to cover each nipple.

The patient may prefer to perform this step. Have the patient remove all clothing above the waist, as well as any jewelry from the neck and torso.Īpply vegetable or castor oil evenly over the entire treatment area. Have blankets available to cover the patient if required for warmth. A couch, reclining chair or a bed will do. Find a comfortable location where the patient can recline at about a 45-degree angle. Grind the flax seed to a course meal while the water is heating. 50g mustard powder (also called mustard flour)įill one cooking pot with approximately one liter of water and bring to a boil.


