Sunday, February 22, 2009

Lotus root and ginger plaster

The lotus root and ginger plaster is traditionally known for its effectiveness in dispersing and moving stagnated mucus in the bronchi, throat, lungs or sinuses.

1. Grate enough fresh lotus root to cover the area about 1/2 " thick.

2. Mix thoroughly with 5% grated ginger and 10-15% unbleached white flour.

3. Spread the mixture on a cloth or paper towel and apply directly to the skin (not the cloth side).

4. Leave on for 20 minutes to one hour.


NOTE:
- This application is more effective if preceded by a ginger compress for five minutes.

- To dissolve mucus deposits in the sinuses, you may leave the plaster on for several hours or overnight. In this case, sew a gauze mask with holes for the nose and eyes. Lotus plaster should cover the area around the eyes and above the nose. This application should be repeated for seven to ten days, and may sometimes take up to two or three weeks to be effective. But it can be very powerful to clear the sinuses. Watery or thick mucus may start to be discharged from the eyes or nose.


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