POULTICES
A poultice is used to reduce inflammation and should be as large as the affected part.
The kinds in ordinary use are:
1. Mustard poultice, used as a counter irritant.
2. Linseed, bread, or potato poultice, used to soothe.
Directions for a mustard poultice:
1. For a very strong poultice, mix pure mustard to a paste with warm water; spread on a piece of cheesecloth or muslin, leaving a margin of an inch; fold over the margin, and cover with thicker cotton or paper.
2. For milder poultices use flour to reduce the mustard as follows:
(1) 1 part flour to 1 part mustard
(2) 2 parts flour to 1 part mustard