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mus·tard plas·ter
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mustard plaster, sinapismnoun
a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient
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mustard plaster
A mustard plaster is a traditional topical remedy applied on the skin to relieve various ailments such as cold symptoms, bronchitis, rheumatism, and muscle pain. It is typically made of mustard seed powder mixed with water or egg whites to form a paste, which is then spread on a protective layer of cloth and placed on the affected area of the skin. The heat generated from the mustard seeds stimulates circulation and helps soothe pain and inflammation.
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Mustard plaster
A mustard plaster is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the chest or abdomen to stimulate healing. In times past and present, the mixture was spread onto a cloth and applied to the chest or back. The mustard paste itself should never make contact with the skin. Applied externally, black mustard is used in the treatment of bronchial pneumonia and pleurisy. Mustard oil irritates mucous membranes; therefore, excessive internal use has been known to cause stomach problems and kidney irritation. Breathing the vapors of a mustard plaster can trigger sneezing, coughing, asthma attacks, or eye irritation. Leaving a mustard plaster on the bare skin for too long will lead to burning, blisters, or potentially even ulcers. A mustard plaster should never be left on for longer than 30 minutes. The actual mustard paste never comes in direct contact with the skin, just the cloth on which it is spread. A typical mustard plaster recipe includes powdered mustard and flour combined with water or egg white. This is then spread on a layer of cotton or flannel cloth and placed on the body. Some old sources suggest that the mustard powder be blended with egg white rather than water to prevent blistering of the skin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mustard plaster in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mustard plaster in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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