If you love the healing power of herbs, a poultice can be a wonderful tool to take care of your body while enjoying the incredible benefits of nature.

In this article we will learn more about poultice, how to do them and what are the best combinations to obtain surprising results.

What is a poultice?

By poultice we understand a very particular treatment that consists of the application on the skin of bandages, gauze or cotton cloths soaked in water mixed with essential oils.

Poultry represents an interesting use of aromatic waters that dates back to ancient times: today, poultices are also usually performed for therapeutic purposes, replacing the classic essential oils with more powerful and conveniently diluted medicinal drops.

However, there is no lack of «neutral» poultices elaborated only with bandages and hot or cold water, without the addition of medications or essences: in this case, the therapeutic/beneficial action of the treatment is subordinated exclusively to the temperature of the water with which the poultice is performed.

How to prepare it?

The preparation of a poultice is very simple, but to make the most of its therapeutic efficacy, it is necessary to know (and put into practice) the correct method of use.

Before proceeding to create the poultice, it is necessary to prepare the entire team:

• Water (hot or cold, according to your needs and the ailment you want to cure)
• Essential oils or drops in the form of drops
• Bands, gauze, folding cotton or flannel fabric

Cataplasmas In general, poultices are prepared by adding a few drops of the essence chosen in a container containing cold or hot water.

After submerged in the aromatic water, the bandage (or gauze) must be removed immediately, drain well and apply directly on the skin intact, clean and dry.

The poultice must be kept close to the affected part until its temperature reaches the body.

The operation must be repeated several times to fully benefit from the effectiveness of the poultice.

Steps Decipcion of herbasil herbal, plants or other natural ingredients that are in line with your magical intention and the planned use of poultice. When selecting the ingredients, keep their healing properties, correspondences and associations in magical practice. PREPARATION PREPARE THE HERBS OR PLANTS WASHING THEM TO REMOVE ANY REST OF DIRTY OR Impurities. Pique or crush the ingredients to release their beneficial compounds and increase their extraction surface. MYSTRATION OF MIXTURES SOCIAS HERBS OR PLANTS PREPARED WITH A BINDING AS A WATER, OIL OR CLAY TO FORM A THICK PASTE. Experiment with different proportions of herbs and binding agents to achieve the desired texture and consistency for your pocket. Concentrate your thoughts and intentions in the healing properties of herbs and in the magic target of the poultice. AplicationAlique the poultice directly on the affected area of ​​the body, such as a wound, a hematoma or a sore muscle, with clean hands or a sterile cloth. Gently massage the poultice on the skin to ensure complete coverage and absorption of herbs. You can incorporate visualization techniques, songs or energy techniques to amplify the magical energy of the poultice and align it with your intentions.Table: DIY process to make a poultice

Different types of poultices: cold and hot poultice

The only element that distinguishes hot poultice from cold is the temperature of the water in which the essences are dispersed. This, apparently insignificant detail, is actually very important to distinguish the different types of poultices and their therapeutic purposes:

• The hot poultice – which must be maintained on the skin until the bandage cools, thus reaching the same body temperature – are especially indicated as support for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and back pain
• Frías poultice – which must be maintained on the skin until the bandage is heated, thus matching body temperature – are especially indicated for the treatment of headaches, twisting, hyperthermia (fever) and all other disorders characterized by heat or swelling.

Cold and hot poultices base their therapeutic activity exclusively on water temperature. In any case, to enhance the desired effect it is possible to add essences or medications to the water: in these cases, the temperature of the poultice facilitates the absorption of the substance contained in the liquid (in which the band is soaked).

In fact, the humidity taught by poultice to the skin tends to «macerate» the skin, thus favoring the absorption of the essence.

Therapeutic action is an expression of the temperature of the poultice and/or the functional substance dispersed in the liquid

Tips description Concentrate your thoughts and energy in your magical goal while you prepare and apply the poultice, infusing it with your intentions and will. Coherence expels with different ingredients, proportions and formulas to find the poultice recipe that best suits your needs and preferences. Pay attention to the consistency, texture and aroma of the poultice, as well as for its healing effects on the body and the spirit. CLASE Practice a good hygiene and sanitation when elaborating and applying poultice to avoid pollution and infections. Wash your hands, utensils and workplace before and after handling herbal ingredients to guarantee the purity and power of poultice.Table: Tips for using poultice in witchcraft

Aromatic waters

Since time immemorial, aromatic waters have been used to promote the well -being of the skin and spirit: as we know, the scented waters (hydrolates) – a fundamental ingredient in the preparation of an aromatic poultice – are made up of an aqueous base enriched with essential oils.

The choice of scented water in a poultice is very important because the final therapeutic effect will depend on it.

Let’s see, then, what are the most used aromatic waters in the preparation of a poultice:

• ROSAS WATER: It has refreshing, toning and astringent properties, ideal for treating reddish skin. Rose water can also be used in fatty hair poultice.
• Lemon water: It has astringent, purifying and disinfectant properties, suitable for the treatment of impure skin and fatty hair.
• Orange blossom water: its delicate effect is indicated for the treatment of sensitive and reddened skin
• Lavender water: its detoxifying and regenerating properties make it suitable for skins affected by acne, rosacea and black points. Poultry with aromatic lavender waters are also indicated to strengthen the muscles, relieve the itching of mosquito and insect bites in general and relax the organism (anxiolytic properties).
• Aromatized water with the essence of Centella Asian or Rusco: the stimulating properties of the microcirculation of these plants are indicated in the treatment of skin adiposity. It is no accident that the excerpts of Centella, Rusco and Castaño de Indias are used to make poultice, sludge or anti -cellulite masks.
• Water enriched with arnica: arnica extract is widely used in phytotherapy to combat rheumatic pain. It is no coincidence that anti -inflammatory (anti -inflammatory), analgesic, revulsive (microcirculation stimulants) and antineuralgic plant are indicated in traumatology in the presence of post -traumatic edemas and traumatic joint disorders in general.

Discharge of responsibility: aromatic poultices, as well as neutrals made without the use of essential oils, should not be considered medications: in fact, these treatments generally do not resolve the pathology, but they can temporarily attenuate or mask a certain disorder, supporting any medical therapy.

Conclusion

Use poultices with an open mind by choosing herbs for their healing properties that are most aligned with the type of results you would like to enjoy.