In most diseases of the upper respiratory tract, especially accompanied by cough, special paper sheets containing mustard powder are used. Their action consists in local irritation and deep heating of tissues. There is nothing complicated in the procedure, therefore it is often recommended to perform at home on its own, subject to certain conditions.
Do the plants put heat with mustard plasters?
There is an opinion that if the body temperature is raised even slightly, then the treatment method in question is strictly prohibited. This is explained by the high risk of intensification of the inflammatory process and deterioration of the human condition.
In fact, mustard plasters can be placed at a temperature provided that it does not exceed a mark of 38 degrees. Within this value, thermoregulation is aimed at the independent struggle of the immune system with an infection or a virus, and the use of the described devices will only help strengthen the body's protective barrier.
How often can I put mustard plasters?
The maximum duration of treatment is 4 days (in a row). It should be remembered that it is necessary to put mustard plasters no more than 1 time per day, because too frequent use often causes severe allergic reactions, irritation, scaling and burns.
If the therapeutic effect is noticeable earlier, after 1-2 procedures, treatment can be stopped.
How correctly to put mustard plasters?
To perform the described procedure is very simple:
- Dip one sheet of mustard powder in a bowl of water with a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees, hold in the tank for 20 seconds.
- Remove the yellow cardstock and, without pressing it, attach it to the desired place.
- Apply a bandage, a thick cloth, a towel and cover with a blanket on the sheet.
After the patient feels a burning sensation and a rise in body temperature in the place where the mustard is applied (after 3-5 minutes), the remedy must be removed from the surface of the skin and cleaned of the powder residues with warm water.
To owners of a sensitive skin it is recommended to rub a moisturizing or soothing cream after application of a preparation.
Where to put mustard plasters?
The main locations of sheets with mustard:
- chest and back (bronchitis, cough, pneumonia, angina pectoris, myocarditis);
- foot, calf (cold, flu);
- neck, neck ( migraine , hypertension).
To stop the painful syndrome mustard plaster is recommended to impose on the places of localization of unpleasant sensations.