Taro potato plaster

The taro potato plaster is traditionally known to be helpful in drawing out blood, pus, carbon, excess protein and fat from boils and tumors.

Before applying the taro plaster, you may do a very brief ginger compress (three to five minutes) to warm up the skin and to increase the effectiveness of the plaster.

If the plaster feels too cold, a salt pack may be placed on top.

If the plaster feels itchy, you may rub sesame oil on the skin before the next time you apply this plaster.

1. Remove the skin from the taro potato. Grate the potato.

2. Add 5% grated ginger and mix. (if the paste causes too much itching, you may omit the ginger.)

3. If the paste is very wet, add a little unbleached white flour for a firmer consistency. The paste, however, should remain moist and have the consistency of wet cement or mud.

4. Spread the mixture about one-half inch thick on a clean cotton cloth.

5. Apply the mixture directly on the infected area (not the cloth side). Leave the plaster on for about four hours.

6. If the plaster has dried and is difficult or painful to remove, apply enough warm water to moisten the paste.


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