A mustard plaster is a poultice of ground mustard seed spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to warm the muscles and relieve chronic aches and pains. It was once a standard part of conventional medical treatment and was sold in prepared form by pharmacies, but it fell out of mainstream use during the twentieth century and today survives mainly as a home remedy.
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Mustard plaster (Wikipedia)
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A mustard plaster, also known as a blister, is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to stimulate healing.
Treats: Arthritis, Uses
Mustard plasters were used for aches and pains, including rheumatism, arthritis, and sore muscles.
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