How to Make a Poultice
A poultice is usually made of herbs and placed on the skin to treat a variety of conditions. Either fresh or dried herbs may be used for the poultice; however, you must research the particular herb to make sure it isn't an irritant. Before you make your poultice, find a list of commonly used herbs and their uses.
Make a Dried Herb Poultice
1
Grind dried herbs into a powder with a mortar and pestle.
2
Add enough warm water to make a paste. The paste should be thick enough to be applied to the affected area, but it shouldn't be stiff.
3
Spread the herbal mixture over a piece of gauze, cotton or muslin that is large enough for the affected area.
4
Clean the affected area before placing the poultice on it.
5
Wrap the poultice with a towel or plastic wrap and secure it into place.
6
Keep the poultice on for anywhere from 1 to 24 hours depending applying a fresh poultice as needed.
Make a Fresh Herb Poultice
1
Chop up about 1/2 cup of the fresh herb and mix with 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
2
Simmer herbs and water for about 2 minutes.
3
Squeeze out excess moisture, but don't drain.
4
Spread the herbal mixture over a piece of gauze, cotton or muslin that is large enough for the affected area.
5
Clean the affected area before placing the poultice on it.
6
Wrap the poultice with a towel or plastic wrap and secure it into place.
7
Keep the poultice on for anywhere from 1 to 24 hours depending applying a fresh poultice as needed.
Tips & Warnings
When the pain and/or throbbing subsides, you know the toxins have been drawn out, and you may remove the poultice.
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A poultice is usually made of herbs and placed on the skin to treat a variety of conditions. Either fresh or dried herbs may be used for the poultice; however, you must research the particular herb to make sure it isn't an irritant. Before you make your poultice, find a list of commonly used herbs and their uses.
Make a Dried Herb Poultice
1
Grind dried herbs into a powder with a mortar and pestle.
2
Add enough warm water to make a paste. The paste should be thick enough to be applied to the affected area, but it shouldn't be stiff.
3
Spread the herbal mixture over a piece of gauze, cotton or muslin that is large enough for the affected area.
4
Clean the affected area before placing the poultice on it.
5
Wrap the poultice with a towel or plastic wrap and secure it into place.
6
Keep the poultice on for anywhere from 1 to 24 hours depending applying a fresh poultice as needed.
Make a Fresh Herb Poultice
1
Chop up about 1/2 cup of the fresh herb and mix with 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
2
Simmer herbs and water for about 2 minutes.
3
Squeeze out excess moisture, but don't drain.
4
Spread the herbal mixture over a piece of gauze, cotton or muslin that is large enough for the affected area.
5
Clean the affected area before placing the poultice on it.
6
Wrap the poultice with a towel or plastic wrap and secure it into place.
7
Keep the poultice on for anywhere from 1 to 24 hours depending applying a fresh poultice as needed.
Tips & Warnings
When the pain and/or throbbing subsides, you know the toxins have been drawn out, and you may remove the poultice.
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