Mustard Plaster
From Hilda's diary of a Cape housekeeper, 1902
To be applied in cases of pleurisy, bronchitis, and deep-seated pains.
Presented as published in 1902. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
39Calories
2 gProtein
7 gCarbs
1 gFat
Full nutrition (29 nutrients)
Calories39 kcal
Protein1.5 g
Carbohydrates6.9 g
Fiber0.7 g
Sugars0.2 g
Total Fat0.7 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g
Omega-30.1 g
Sodium179 mg
Potassium35 mg
Calcium12 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium9.9 mg
Phosphorus26 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.1 mg
Vitamin C0.1 mg
Vitamin A0.7 mcg
Vitamin E0.1 mg
Vitamin K0.2 mcg
Vitamin B60 mg
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
Niacin (B3)0.6 mg
Folate14 mcg
Water14 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from Hilda's diary of a Cape housekeeper (1902) by Hildagonda J. Duckitt, page 110. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Mustard Plaster.— To be applied in cases of pleurisy, 282 HOME REMEDIES App. bronchitis, and deep-seated pains, and to stop severe vomiting. Apply to the chest and top of stomach. Ingredients — I tablespoonful of mustard. I tablespoonful of flour
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.