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Good Old Mustard PlasterRead the article this discussion is about
This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 1 2 3 Next » » biogardener - Most popular I get more questions about mustard plaster than about any other remedy. Actually I no longer use it myself because I now know about faster ways of breaking up congestion, and I plan to write an article summarising the different methods which I use.-- posted by biogardener » biogardener - Better method I finally stayed up tonight and wrote that summary of methods to relieve breathing problems as well as other congestion problems. I first called the article "First Aid for Congestion," but then decided to give it a more descriptive title.I also want to share the contents of an email which I just received:
Yes, I know about this, and my grandparents used lard. I haven't tried it because I am allergic to pork. My father always used turkey fat, but that was for arthritis. -- posted by biogardener » biogardener - Mustard Plaster and Prostate Problems A reader just told me about a Chinese herbal recommendation for prostate infections. You place a compress of herbs similar to mustard on the lower abdomen to draw out the infections. He is going to use my mustard plaster recipe along with some Chinese herbs to try it out. I will revise this message if I get any more information on it.-- posted by biogardener » biogardener - Mustard Plaster Story A reader in Australia sent me the following mustard plaster story:
I wanted to use the poultice for a breast infection (mastitis) to help the process along and reduce the pain without anti-inflammatory drugs which often upset my intestine. I shall look at using the poultice receipt and I thank you for being such a brave individual that you use your time so constructively. In Britain some people would call 20 acres a farm without the word hobby attached. God bless you as you bless others with your writings. I recommended that she use either a wet clay poultice or a comfrey poultice instead, both of which draw out poisons without irritating the skin as mustard does. -- posted by biogardener » jgoebel - mustard plaster I have used this treatment since I can remember. I live in the states and very few people have heard of this remedy. If I tell someone about it, they laugh at me. My mother has a tube of Musterole (sp) at her house that is probably 30+ years old. Does any one know of any similar product here?-- posted by jgoebel » feistyfemale56 - Re: mustard plaster Thanks for writing.Traute is experiencing computer problems at this time, but should be able to respond soon. -- posted by feistyfemale56 » biogardener - Musterole I have access to a community computer for half an hour.The closest product which I can find in pharmacies at the moment is the one I describe in the article under the subheading "Musterole." It comes in variations with slightly different ingredients, but mustard appears to be the basis ingredient. I haven's used mustard plasters in a long time, because I find smudging with prairie sage the fastest way to get relief for respiratory problems. -- posted by biogardener » Dubh_Sidhe - Re: Musterole In response to Musterole posted by biogardener:Oh, I remember hearing my grandmother and her friends talking about mustard plasters back in the early 30's, but I never saw one in use. I do remember the product called "Musterole." My mother use to rub it on my chest for congestion when I was a little girl. It came in a small green jar and had a strong, but not unpleasant odor. I also remember that she would place a piece of flannel cloth across my chest over the Musterole. That is the closest I have ever come to a true mustard plaster. I can report that it was effective for expectorating phlegm associated with chest colds. dubh -- posted by Dubh_Sidhe « Previous 1 2 3 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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