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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine since 2000

How to Make a Potato Poultice

Wednesday May 23, 2007
A potato poultice is a warm compress made with grated potato that is used in folk medicine to relieve congestion and inflammation and heal skin. It's also used traditionally for conditions such as arthritis and eczema. Learn how to make a potato poultice.

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