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hydrotherapy
poultices
physical medicine
definition
poultices
1. make a mash from grated onions, grated carrots or charcoal powder
2. place mash between muslin or chuck (between cotton and plastic)
3. place dry wool over poultice
charcoal poultice: general indications:
1. pain
2. congestion
3. inflammation
4. swelling
5. wound healing
6. antisepsis
garlic poultice:
1. grind clove of garlic with teaspoon of flaxseed
2. add half a cup of water
3. put mixture on cotton cloth or 2 layers of paper towel
4. place over affected area
5. cover with plastic
6. keep in place with elastic bandage
7. treat for 20 -30 min.
footnotes