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Question 1

What are the most common vegetable poultices used today?

Answer 1

potato, carrot, cabbage, and onion

Question 2

What is the primary function of vegetable poultices?

Answer 2

to draw things out, possibly through osmosis or enzymatic reactions

Question 3

What is the key to a successful vegetable poultice?

Answer 3

• extracting the juice (through heat or maceration)
• keeping the poultice in place for 15-20 minutes

Question 4

How is a vegetable poultice typically applied?

Answer 4

the pulp is placed in the middle of a cloth, folded, and applied with the single thickness side against the skin

Question 5

What conditions are potato poultices used for?

Answer 5

• eczema
• burns
• skin inflammation
• sprains
• eye inflammation

Question 6

how is a potato poultice prepared?

Answer 6

• grate 1/3 of a medium to large potato
• apply directly or wrap it in a thin cloth before applying

Question 7

What is a caution when using a potato poultice?

Answer 7

raw potatoes can stain dark purple/black, which is difficult to remove

Question 8

What conditions are carrot poultices used for?

Answer 8

• cysts
• boils
• abscesses
• acne
• eczema
• sore throats

Question 9

how can heat be used in a carrot poultice?

Answer 9

• heat the carrot directly before application
• place a heating bag or hot water bottle on top of the poultice

Question 10

What is a caution when using a carrot poultice?

Answer 10

carrots stain orange

Question 11

what is an onion poultice primarily used for?

Answer 11

otitis media (middle ear infection)

Question 12

how is an onion poultice prepared?

Answer 12

• slice the onion in half and peel it
• steam for 3-4 minutes until slightly soft and translucent
  wrap in a thin cloth and apply over the ear for 15-20 minutes