Buckwheat plaster

The buckwheat plaster is helpful in drawing out retained water or other fluids when the plaster is applied to swollen areas on the leg or arms.

1. Mix buckwheat flour with a little sesame oil and enough hot water to form a stiff, hard dough.
2. Spread the dough on a cotton cloch, about _ " thick.
3. Apply the dough side (not the cloth side) directly to the swollen arm.
4. Remove after one to two hours.
5. As the plaster draws out the fluid, the dough will become soft and watery. When this happens, replace the plaster with a new, stiff dough.


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