Yesterday, a midwife told me of "her" recipe, which seemed to work for a
client of hers, who have had tons of matitis for two previous children,
and none for the last one (to date):
Grate a whole ginger root, wrap it in cheesecloth and boil the bag in a
potfull of water. The concoction should be strong. Cool the water and use
is warm (not hot, nor cold) as compresse, as often as possible.
Equinacea helps too.

Louise Denhez, M.D., M.P.H
Chargee d'enseignement clinique
Departement de medecine sociale et preventive