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Poultice

Poultice has fallen out of vogue in recent years. About the only place you see it being used on a regular basis nowadays is on horses to keep their legs from swelling. But don't let that stop you from trying it. You'll likely find that it is still useful to the self reliant homesteader looking for a more natural way to ease pain, swelling, or that annoying wart that won't go away.



What is a Poultice?

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A poultice is wet matter applied to an area of the body that is painful and inflamed or that needs to be brought to a head, such as a boil.

The term comes from the Latin word for porridge. At one time, porridge was spread on a cloth and then applied to an area of the body that was inflamed. Or it would be applied to the chest of one suffering from a chest cold. Plain porridge mixed with mustard was called a plaster.

While you likely won't want to try the porridge mixture, you can make some very useful poultices with medicinal herbs. For example, Calendula can be used this way to ease the pain and swelling of bee stings or to clear up warts. A poultice of Mullein will ease the pain of hemorrhoids.

To Make a Poultice

If you are using fresh herbs, mix half a cup of the herbs with one cup of water in a saucepan and simmer it for two minutes. With dried herbs, simply mix together the herbs and warm water to make a paste.

Pour the mixture onto a piece of cloth or gauze and apply it to the affected area. Then secure the gauze or cloth with a bandage or towel.

More on Medicinal Herbs

Medicinal herbs are a low-cost way to ease the symptoms of minor ailments. Learn more about medicinal herbs and how they can help you.

When working with tough roots and bark, you will have to make an herbal decoction. Here's how.





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