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My Grandmother’s Favorite Poultice To Treat Infections
by AMY

Many of us remember as children, being soothed by a grandmother’s home remedy. A sore throat, a bee sting from playing outdoors, or a stomach ache from eating too much candy seemed monumental to us at the time.

However, once grandma worked her magic, our ailments disappeared. Sitting amongst a small group of friends interested in natural remedies, I posed the question, “What was your grandmother’s favorite poultice?”.

Interestingly, each person had a different but equally useful answer.

How To Make A Poultice

A poultice was traditionally made by placing fresh plants or natural substances directly on the affected area. As always you have to match the appropriate plant or substance to the particular condition.

Disclaimer: Please remember that these are general remedies. For acute or serious chronic cases, you may need to work with a practitioner.

The inner part of an aloe leaf for instance is a very effective remedy for a minor kitchen burn. My Grandmother’s Favorite Poultice to Treat Infections

There is another preparation method: gather an herb or natural substance, mix it with water and make a paste to put on the affected area. You will hold this paste in place with a cloth. There are multiple benefits from this type of poultice.

Most of us already have the ingredients for a basic poultice, yet may not know how to make one, or what some of the benefits are.

A poultice can reduce infection, subdue inflammation, relieve itching, extract poison or toxins, and heal a wound or burn.

In general, follow these basic steps. Remember: assess the condition and if you need to seek medical attention for something serious, do not hesitate to do so.

1. Gather a quarter cup of herbs or a natural substance to make a paste (i.e.: baking soda). If you are dealing with a smaller area you can cut this recipe in half.


2. Mix ½ – ⅓ cup of hot water with the herbs or powder.


3. Place the mixture on a cotton cloth about half the size of a normal washcloth.


4. Lightly pat the mixture down.


5. Turn the cloth over and place it on the affected area.


6. Secure it with a tie or rubber band.


7. Let the mixture soak into the skin for twenty minutes.


8. Remove the cloth.


9. Pat the area dry, gently.


10. Reapply as needed depending on the condition.

Let’s start with the easiest condition first and move to those that are more challenging.

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In some Native American tribes, soft Mullein plant leaves soothed diaper rash when placed directly on a baby’s skin.