MATERIALS
* One medium sized carrot
* Cotton cloth (12" x 12") -
* Wool scarf
* Plastic Wrap
PROCEDURE
Grate the carrot and place it on the center one third of the cotton cloth. Fold the cloth on either side over the grated carrot and apply the single thickness side to the front of the neck. Wrap the plastic wrap over the exposed cotton cloth and use the scarf to tie it in place around the neck as comfortably as possible. As a variation, you can put a wool scarf over the plastic wrap and tie it in place with an old nylon. Leave on for 15 minutes to one hour or as directed. For a hot application, you can apply a hot water bottle over the poultice or submerge the poultice in s hot water bath and wring out thoroughly before applying.
INDICATIONS
Sore throat; especially good results in children under 6 years old.
