Compresses
This is an external way of using a remedy. Typically, the active ingredient is made to heat and firmly applied for an extended period of time. The result is an effective and long-term effect on the affected area. Compresses relieve tension, discomfort, and swelling. Usually, a compress is applied after intense physical exertion and long walks. The simplest version of a compress without warming up is a cabbage leaf, plantain, and burdock. To make a salt compress, pour 0.5 kg of iodized salt into a saucepan, add water, and boil until the water evaporates. Then add 200 grams of petroleum jelly or chicken fat, and mix thoroughly. Use the resulting composition for a compress and apply pressure to the affected joint of the body. To improve the condition of joints affected by gout, compresses with bischofite are also used. The last preparation is pre-diluted with an equal volume of boiled water. A large sterile napkin is moistened in one of the solutions, applied to the diseased joints, and fixed with a bandage. The duration of the procedure is 1 hour.