Traditional Techniques and Methods for Making Medicinal Plasters

Traditional Techniques and Methods for Making Medicinal Plasters

Medicinal plasters are a type of external ointment (including ointments, plasters, and adhesive bandages) that historically belonged to the category of “thin applications.” They are made from edible vegetable oils and lead powder or yellow lead, which are processed at high temperatures to create a hard lead ointment base, containing medicinal or herbal extracts. As … Read more