Using a poultice is an ideal way to use essential oils to relieve muscular pain and chest congestion. Add 5 drops of essential oils to 100ml (20 fl.oz/1 pint) of very hot water in a saucepan, then cover it. Wearing rubber gloves, remove the lid and lay a folded cloth or flannel over the surface of the water to absorb the oil. Squeeze out excess water and place it over the effected area until it has cooled to blood temperature. Reheat and repeat. Always test the poultice before applying to skin to ensure it isn't too hot.Use Hot poultices for: backache, earache (one drop of oil on a damp cotton wool ball), cramps, boils, aching feet, arthritis, rheumatism, tummy ache, stiff neck, muscular pain, sore throat or chest congestion.
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