With all the coughs and colds going around, I thought I would share the step by step process in making a mustard plaster. First and foremost they are not to be used on a child under 3 or on anyone who cannot communicate that it is burning.
So let's get started! This is what you will need:
1/4c of dried mustard- the kind sold in the spice section of your local grocery store.
2 small cotton towels: same size
Large towel
Hot water(not boiling)
Large Bowl: I use a stainless steel pot because it holds the heat better.
Warm, wet dishcloth
Salve - I use the calendula salve I make.
1. Lay one small towel on kitchen counter.
2. Cover towel completely with the mustard powder.
3. Fold the bottom end of the towel up.
4. Cover with other small towel.
5. Roll the 2 together like a scroll.
6. Ready the person by placing large towel under them on a bed, so he can lay down. Make sure the room is warm. Have him take off his shirt and cover chest completely with salve.
7. Place the mustard filled towels in bowl of hot water. Wring out.
8. Roll out on the chest with the folded edge at the bottom.
9. Cover with blankets.
10. Remove quickly, if the person says it is burning.
11. For any child under 12: do not leave on for more than 5 minutes. Adults can leave it on for 15 minutes.
12. After removal, wash the chest with the warm cloth and cover the person with blankets immediately.
*Do not do this more than one time a day for 2 days.*
Praying that you and yours are healthy during these cold winter days!!
*This information is not intended as medical advice. Please seek the advice of a medical professional.*
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