Family - Forms of plant preparation (I)
Poultice - a remedy of the
last
millennium to alleviate the
pains of today 
The secret to a plant
being effective is in the way in which it is
prepared.
12/11/2000. Poultice
is used externally around the affected area with a damp heat.
Depending on the chosen plant, the poultice will help to
soften stiffness and tumors, or will calm a bite or
burn.
According to the type of
complaint, it will be applied to pains and inflammations,
toughening abscesses, colic or respiratory
problems.
How it is prepared:
Normally the fresh leaves and flowers are crushed until it
forms a mass of pulp and becomes hot.
- In the case of dried
plants, it is recommended to run them under warm water, crush
them and add cornflour or the flour of wheat to thicken it,
heating and kneading until you obtain a paste
consistency.
- You can apply this
directly onto the skin and cover with a wet and lukewarm
cotton pad.
- You can leave it all night
and renew the poultice every three hours.
- On removing it, rinse the
treated area with water or some infusion of tranquilizing
herbs
(see our article on wild
oats on this same topic)
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