# Poultice

A mix or paste of herbs that are wrapped in a cloth and placed on the skin. The poultice is left on the skin for an extended period of time. The most common uses for a poultice are for skin issues, like sunburns and insect bites.

> ## Base Recipe
>
> *From: The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl*
>
> * 1/2 oz herbs
> * 1/2 cup boiling water
> * steep 20 mins
>
> ## Using
>
> * Make a thick paste with the desired herb, clay, or charcoal and water.
> * Apply directly to the affected skin or place between two layers of cloth and apply the cloth to the skin
> * Leave for 20 mins - 3 hours. Repeat as necessary.


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