How to Make a Tumeric Poultice
Turmeric is a useful herb that can be taken internally or applied externally. Turmeric and its extracts are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antifungal, making them useful in treating conditions from boils to carpal tunnel syndrome. Skin conditions can be treated with a poultice alone, or by using a poultice on the area plus eating 1 to 3 grams of turmeric daily.
Things You'll Need
- Turmeric
- Curcumin
- Water
- Ginger
- Capsicum
- Other herbs
- Gauze
- Elastic bandage
- Medical tape
Instructions
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Mix a gram of ground turmeric with enough water to form a paste. For an extra powerful poultice, add some curcumin extract in with the turmeric. Curcumin is one of the most effective components in turmeric.
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Mix in any other medicinal herbs you wish to use. If you are treating pain or inflammation, you may want to add capsicum or ground ginger.
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Spread the paste between two strips of gauze. Put the gauze on the area you want to treat.
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Cover the gauze with an elastic bandage. Depending on what part of your body you are wrapping, you may have to tape it on with medical tape.
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Change the turmeric poultice at least once a day. Turmeric can be used safely for as long as you need it.
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