Poultices

A poultice is perhaps the simplest method of using a fresh herb topically, and is particularly suited to burns, rashes, stings, animal bites, abrasions, and wounds. Some plant poultices are used to draw toxins from the body, such as potato, marshmallow or onion poultice. To prepare a poultice the fresh herb is cleaned well and then blended up into a paste using a blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle, adding a little water or honey if necessary.