Herbal poultices are very similar to salves and ointments, but they often involve the use of freshly chopped herbs, more watery liquids, and they’re applied as a temporary compress.
An herbal poultice is often used to reduce swelling, redness, pain and so on from various types of wounds and injuries. Some poultices can also pull foreign objects from the body as well, such as insect stings and splinters.
