Natural Health Remedies

Mustard Plaster-


Uses: Chest Congestion and cough, body aches and pain, areas that need increased blood flow to promote healing



WARNINGS: Wear gloves when preparing and disposing. This will burn the skin if applied directly! ALWAYS check skin in 10 – 15 minute intervals for signs of redness, irritation, burning or blistering. DO NOT USE if allergic to mustard. Never leave on a child unattended and not recommended for use on babies or toddlers who will try to pick at it, or for that matter anyone who isn’t willing to leave it be.



Recommendations:

• Use for 10 – 20 minutes in 2 hour intervals as needed.

You will need:

• Ground mustard seed or mustard powder

• Flour (doesn’t matter what kind unless you have an allergy)

• Warm water

• *egg white ***optional***

• 2 pieces of cloth large enough to cover the area you want to apply it to or 1 piece that you can fold in half to cover the area. Use either flannel, this sweat suit, or terrycloth. Preferably something you don’t mind ruining.

• Mortar & pestle, food grinder, or food processor if you have to grind your seeds

• Ceramic or glass bowl to mix in

• Metal spoon to stir (plastic discolors and wood absorbs the mustard)

• Tight fitting tee shirt or ace bandage if using overnight to hold it in place



Mix Ratio:

• 1:8 (1/4 tsp mustard to 2 tsp flour) safe overnight for adult with sensitive skin and on children, weak mix

• 1:6 (1/2 tsp mustard to 1 Tbsp flour) safe on adult w/ normal skin overnight and for daytime use on children (10 – 20 minute applications)

• 1:4 Strong. Good for relieving chest congestion due to colds, use only during day or set alarm clock if using at night.

1:3 Very strong. Adults only, not suitable for children. Check frequently for signs of redness.