Tag: Mustard poultice

Dating back to ancient civilizations, mustard was already valued for its therapeutic properties, with physician Hippocrates famously using it as a medicine and a poultice between 570-377 BCE. Today, the medicinal use of mustard continues, supported by a mix of traditional knowledge and modern research.

For centuries, mustard poultices have been a traditional remedy for chest congestion and coughs, with ancient Greeks even recording their use for lung issues. This article explores the historical use of mustard for respiratory health, examines what modern science has to say about its effects, and differentiates between beneficial culinary mustard and the highly toxic chemical warfare agent.