A poultice is a combination of natural ingredients – such as herbs, salts, essential oils – wrapped in thin cloth and placed on the body as a remedy to pain, inflammation, sores, wounds or even cold symptoms. An onion poultice can help alleviate flu-like symptoms, including coughing and congestion. To make an onion poultice, the ingredients below are lightly sautéed, wrapped in a thin cloth and placed on the chest for 30 minutes. Breathe in the aromatics and let nature’s medicine absorb into the skin.
DIY Onion & Herb Poultice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp. turmeric freshly grated or chopped
- 2 Tbsp. lemongrass chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger grated or chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/2 cup small onion sliced
- 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 2 drops oregano essential oil
- White cloth or muslin
Optional: yarn or thick thread
Instructions
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In a pan on low heat, add coconut oil and lightly sauté ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, onion and garlic. Cover for a few seconds to let steam. (Note: Ingredients should be only slightly moist from coconut oil. Use a sparing amount of water to avoid burning.)
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Turn off heat and let ingredients cool in separate bowl.
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Add essential oils and stir to combine.
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Lay out cloth. Place a large spoonful of mixture in the center of your cloth.
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Gather outside pieces of cloth to contain herbal mixture inside cloth. If desired, tie the top with yard or thread to keep closed. (Note: You’ll want ingredients to stay in the cloth while in use.)
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Place poultice on affected area 20–30 minutes two or three times a day.
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Store in the fridge and reheat in a steamer or microwave. Can be used four or five times before discarding.
Recipe Notes
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