Mustard Poultice

Ingredients

• 1 cup crushed linseed
• boiling water
• 1-2 tablespoons dry mustard
• oil
• cotton wool
• broad strip of flannel

Directions

1. Heat a basin, knife, and flannel.

2. Sprinkle crushed linseed in the basin and stir well.

3. Pour boiling water over the linseed and mix until soft and firm.

4. Spread the mixture on the flannel, leaving a 1-inch margin.

5. Pour a little oil over the surface, lay it on the skin, and cover with cotton wool.

6. Bandage with a broad strip of flannel.

7. If making a mustard poultice, add 1-2 tablespoons of dry mustard to the linseed mixture and mix well.