-IBIS-1.5.0-
rx
hydrotherapy
mustard plaster
physical medicine

definition

mustard plaster

1. mix dry mustard with egg white or one tablespoon vegetable oil until it is strong enough for fumes to burn eyes
2. wring out washcloth in warm water and apply mustard preparation over a quarter of the washcloth
3. fold washcloth in quarters so that mustard is on the inside
4. apply washcloth over umbilicus so that there is only one layer of the washcloth between mustard and skin, then cover with wool
5. leave it in place until the skin turns pink and becomes sweaty under the compress, usually 5 to 7 min.
6. carefully time length of application
7. apply cold compress over the umbilicus for exactly the same length of time
8. repeat 5 and 7 twice more

contraindications:
organic gastrointestinal diseases or cramping

notes:
1. this treatment can be altered for chest complaints by using a larger cloth to cover chest
2. above treatment is especially effective for acute nausea and vomiting with dry heaves


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