PROCEDURE

1) Add 1-2 Tbs. dry mustard (depending on its freshness and potency) to one cup of flour. Add enough water to make a paste.

2) Spread over a thin cloth, and place another cloth on top making a 'mustard sandwich'

3) Place the cloth sandwich over chest area, then put a layer of saran wrap on top, and finish off with a hot water bottle or a heating pad on top of the saran wrap.

 

INDICATIONS

When placed on the chest, a mustard pack will stimulate the lungs to expectorate, or loosen up a tight chest and dry cough. Don't leave on longer than 10 minutes for a child, or 15-20 minutes for an adult. Be aware of irritation to the skin; remove if painful and glowing red.