Mustard plaster

A mustard plaster is good for dissolving stagnation and stimulating circulation (especially good in cases of lung troubles, such as mucus accumulation or coughing). It is also good at relieving muscle stiffness.

1. While preparing the plaster, warm up two towels.

2. Crush enough mustard seeds to obtain a handful of mustard powder. You may also use mustard powder or mustard spread from a jar.

3. Bring some water to a boil and add enough to the mustard to make a paste.

4. Spread the paste onto _ of a triple layer of paper towels or one layer of waxed paper. Fold in half to cover the paste on both sides.

5. Spread a towel on the area to be treated. Place the mixture in its wrapper of paper towels or waxed paper on top of the towel and cover with the second towel.

6. Leave the plaster on until the heat starts to feel uncomfortable, usually about 10 to 15 minutes.


NOTE: DO NOT APPLY MUSTARD DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN, AS IT WILL BURN.

- The skin will become red which is normal.

- When using this plaster on children, mix in an equal amount of flour.

- If some mustard were to inadvertently leak and burn the skin, spread a small amount of olive oil or other light vegetable quality oil on the affected area of the skin.

- For lung troubles, you may apply the plaster on the chest or on the back, or both.

- In the case of an acute condition, you may apply the plaster two or three times a day, but please refrain from too frequent use as it may burn the skin when repeated too often.


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