Among the most ancient and natural remedies used throughout history we find that the poultices and compresses have been very useful and effective to cure all kinds of conditions and help accentuate the beauty. This type of therapeutic remedies has the advantage of being very cheap, easy to prepare and use.
What is the difference between compresses and poultices?
Both are treatments that are applied directly to the skin over the affected area or try to, but have different destinations.
The plasters are composed of various natural components like herbs, flowers, oils, etc.., Applied over the skin and provide soothing effects, anti-inflammatory, healing, purifying, regenerating, anti bacterial, etc..
Some examples of poultices and compresses:
• The crushed garlic, for example, is a good example of a poultice. This can be applied directly on canker sores or cuts or on the skin with pimples or acne, helping to early healing and also prevents bacterial growth.
• The potato poultice on the other hand, it is good to nourish and beautify the skin. Just apply slices of potatoes or mashed potatoes in the skin.
• The cold clay poultices relieve varicose veins, hemorrhoids, inflammation and help heal acne and heal small wounds.
Compresses the other hand, are prepared with items of plant which is wrapped in gauze or special material that can be applied on the body part being treated. This gauze is allowed to stand above the fixed area with a bandage.
• An example of compress is, for example, the mixture of crushed chamomile flowers with olive or sesame oil. The compress is soaked in hot water and applied, as hot as possible in areas with dry skin.
• Another example is the dressing of flaxseed, which is used to treat problems mainly related to the respiratory tract as cough, sinusitis, and bronchitis.
Hot and cold compresses
To determine whether your trust or compress should be hot, simply consider that the hot packs relieve cramps and prevent or cure muscle contractures of neck, legs, feet, etc.. The heat stimulates circulation, soothes and calms the cough pain, relax, helps you sleep.
Cold compresses are used to reduce fever, help fight inflammation and soften or remove the pain of bruised areas.
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