TREATMENTS THAT REQUIRE A POULTICE (FOR EXTERNAL USE)

Charcoal and water Poultice

Select an adequate amount of Activated Charcoal and warm water to cover the affected area, mix to create a thick
paste. Apply petroleum jelly to the affected area, then apply the Activated Charcoal paste to the area, cover with
cling wrap then secure the cling wrap with a bandage.

Charcoal, water and Linseed oil Poultice

Mix Activated Charcoal with boiled Linseed and water to create a thick paste. Place the paste between 2 pieces of
linen cloth. Then apply the cloth to the affected area, cover with cling wrap then secure the cling wrap with a
bandage.

Sores and Boils

Clean the sore or boil, Apply a hot poultice to a boil and a cold poultice to a sore. Secure the poultice with a bandage or large plaster, repeat 3 times per day until healed.

Insect Bites (Bee stings, Mosquito, tick, flea and spider bites etc.)

Wash the affected area with soap and water, Apply a hot soft moist activated charcoal poultice to the painful area.

Bone and Muscular Pain, Bruises and inflammation

Apply a soft, moist activated charcoal poultice to the painful area. Leave on for four hours, then remove and clean the area. Repeat again after 30 minutes until relief is experienced.

Joint and Arthritic Pains

Apply a hot, soft, moist activated charcoal poultice to the painful area, wrap the poultice with cling wrap then wrap
with a bandage. For relief repeat 3 – 4 times a day.