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A mustard plaster is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to stimulate healing. It can be used to warm muscle tissues and for chronic aches and pains. [1] It was once part of conventional medical treatment, [2] and available in prepared versions in pharmacies. It fell from favor in the 20th century and is now used only as a home remedy. [3]
Mustard plasters were used for aches and pains, including rheumatism, arthritis, and sore muscles. [4] It was also used for chest congestion. [4]
If left in place for too long, it can produce first-degree burns to the skin. [4] Vapors might cause nausea.
With stimuli and sinapisms, he soon recovered.