Mustard Plaster

Ingredients

• Dry mustard
• Cold water
• Brown paper or linen
• A piece of muslin or thin pocket handkerchief

Directions

1. Make a smooth paste of dry mustard mixed with cold water.

2. Spread the paste on a piece of brown paper or linen, leaving a margin around the edges.

3. Cover with muslin or a thin pocket handkerchief, folding down the edges to prevent mustard from escaping.

4. Apply the plaster and keep it on for 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the patient's tolerance.