Mustard, horseradish and vinegar with honey from cough
Last reviewed: 19.10.2021
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Mustard has proven itself as a remedy that actively stimulates receptors, mucous membranes, causes flushing and improves local circulation. As a result, swelling is quickly eliminated, and inflammation is removed. The irritation of the receptors promotes intensive sputum discharge from the mucous membranes, as a result of which the bronchi and the nasopharynx are released more quickly from the mucus, respectively, the person recovers faster.
Mustard can be used for both external and internal use. Well-proven various compresses, tortillas, mustard with honey, honey-mustard massage and wraps. For oral administration, use decoctions, mixtures, infusions, purees with the addition of mustard and honey. Long since, for the treatment of bronchitis and a damp cough, feet have been hovering. Then it is useful to wrap your feet in a pack of honey. Wear warm socks and go to bed as quickly as possible, hiding behind a warm blanket.
When carrying out the massage, the chest, sternum and intercostal areas are usually thoroughly rubbed, the areas of intense inflammation and clumps of mucus and sputum are taped. For the massage, you can apply a variety of ointments. The most effective ointments made on the basis of mustard and honey. For preparation it will take mustard fresh and honey in the ratio 1: 2. The mixture is thoroughly mixed, applied to the massaged areas.
This ointment makes it possible to warm up the massaged areas well, stimulates the skin receptors, and intensively warms the skin. Honey at the same time has a softening effect, soothes irritated areas, relieves burning and excessive irritation. In addition, the ointment nourishes the skin and saturates with vitamins, which contributes to faster recovery. With a strong cough and intense inflammation, it is recommended that you also perform a back massage. After the massage the patient needs to be covered, wrapped in everything warm, give a glass of hot tea with honey and put him to sleep.
Similarly, compresses and wraps are applied. To carry out a compress it is necessary to apply ointment on the sternum, then moisten the tissue in hot water, attach to the ointment. Cellophane is superimposed on top, and a thin fabric is on top. Then wrap the entire area with a warm towel or woolen scarf. The patient should lie in bed, should warmly take cover. The compress can be left overnight, and can be removed after 2-3 hours.
Similarly wraps are carried out. Only with wraps on the skin first apply a thin layer of oil or greasy cream, after which a thin layer of smeared mustard. Cellophane, waterproof fabric and warm woolen fabric are applied. After 20-30 minutes, the wrapping is removed, the remains of oil and mustard are removed with a cloth dampened in hot water. After that, a thin layer of honey is applied, the compress is applied and left until the morning. The patient should be in bed. It is recommended to give a glass of tea or milk with honey.
You can prepare tortillas of mustard and honey, which are superimposed on the sternum and back. You can also use traditional mustard plasters, which instead of water are wetted in honey and superimposed on the surface of the skin. This makes it possible to reduce redness and irritation from mustard, reduce discomfort and burning. As a result, the mustard can be kept longer, so that the active substance penetrates deeper into the skin and has a more intense anti-inflammatory effect. The body warms up stronger and deeper. Such mustards are more comfortable for children and elderly people.
You can also soar your feet with mustard. It is important that during this procedure the temperature is not increased. To carry out the procedure, take a container, fill it with hot water. Water should be as hot as your feet can stand. The legs are lowered into the water. 3-4 liters of hot water are added about 2-3 tablespoons of mustard. As the water cools, hot water should be poured all the time. At the same time you can drink warm vegetable juice with the addition of mustard, or any other cough remedy. It is desirable that it was based on honey. Soar your feet for 15-20 minutes. Then you need to put on warm socks and put mustard in them.
For oral administration, it is recommended to make tea, add 1 tablespoon of honey and half a teaspoon of mustard. Removes cough, eliminates inflammation.
Horseradish with honey from cough
Horseradish has stimulating and warming properties, helps quickly get rid of colds and coughs. To prepare the mixture you need to rub the horseradish root on a large grater, mix with honey. Stir well until smooth. Eat 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day, you can in the form of a sandwich or refueling to the soup. You can also add to vegetable juice or tea. For carrying out outdoor procedures, such as massage, wraps, medical compresses are also suitable. He warms the internal organs, contributes to a rapid sputum discharge.
Honey with mustard and vinegar from cough
With a strong spastic cough put a compress on the chest. To prepare a compress, take 1 tablespoon of mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey. Stir well until smooth. Then add half a teaspoon of vinegar. Trituration is carried out, or a compress is applied.