Vegetable Cures: Carrot Poultice & Onion Ear Muffs
Sometimes the most potent cure for the common cold is right in front of us!
Onion ear muffs are great for fighting ear infections while a carrot poultice can soothe a sore throat.
Materials
One large carrot
Cotton cloth (12” x 12”) - handkerchief, cheesecloth, etc.
Wool scarf
Plastic wrap
Directions:
Grate a large carrot then place it on the center one-third of the cotton cloth. Fold the other two thirds of the cotton cloth over the carrot, creating a packet (with one thickness of cloth under the carrot).
Apply the single thickness side of cloth and carrot packet to the front of neck and cover with plastic wrap and a wool scarf, fasten in place.
Leave poultice in place for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Materials:
1 onion
Directions:
1. Cut onion in half.
2. Gently heat the onion halves
3. Hold it 2 inches from the infected ear for 10 minutes