HOME REMEDY FOR MUSTARD PLASTER SKIN
Some recipes recommend applying a layer of vaseline on the skin before laying on the mustard plaster cloth, this apparently helps prevent any blistering…however, still “peek” at the skin every few minutes to watch.
This is standard care in all cases of illness. A warm bath or shower can bring some comfort to the patient after treatment, but they must be supervised at all times due to their weakened condition from the illness (not left alone for even a minute).This poultice can be reapplied every 4 to 6 hours as needed.Next apply to back for same amount of time or until danger of blistering appears, again covering with a heavy blanket and following procedure above.Remove plaster, wash skin with a warm cloth to remove traces of mustard that may have seeped through, dry and apply a layer of lard or vaseline over the skin.Some reddening is normal as heat & circulation is being drawn to the surface. If using on children, watch tender skin carefully (not to be used on children under school age unless directed by doctor). Leave plaster on for up to 20 minutes, remove if skin turns deep red and is in danger of blistering.If needing a large size poultice, cover an entire flour sack towel with the mustard paste, then top with another flour sack towel (or make two separate poultices). Cover with a fresh towel then top with a heavy blanket to encourage sweating (the fresh towel protects the blanket from any staining). Do not apply mustard paste directly to skin or it may cause blistering. Take a clean flour sack towel and spread the mustard paste evenly across top half (one side only), fold up the bottom half of the towel and apply poultice to chest area.The paste should be smooth and easily spreadable but not too thin so that it runs or is watery. Mix the dry mustard and flour together then add the water to make a paste.
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