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Potato Skin Poultice

Tags

  • Cooling
  • Poultice
  • Skin Comfort

Suitable For

  • Teens
  • Adults

Description

A simple poultice made with grated raw potato, traditionally applied to the skin to draw out heat.

Benefits

  • Uses a familiar kitchen vegetable
  • Feels cool and moist on the skin
  • Easy to prepare at home

Preparation & Use

Wash a potato well and grate it finely. Place the grated potato in a clean cloth or gauze, apply to the affected area, and secure gently. Remove if any irritation occurs.

Cautions and who should avoid it

No cautions have been recorded yet. That does not mean there are none.

Interactions

No interactions have been recorded for this remedy. That does not mean there are none.

Not yet medically reviewed

This information has not yet been checked by a medical reviewer. Talk to a qualified health professional before relying on it.