Compress with Vishnevsky ointment and vodka

When to use compresses - indications

The effect of vodka lotions is that they use internal heat rather than external heat (like a heating pad). Therefore, heating occurs at the tissue level.

What are these compresses used for:

Often used after a dislocation, bruise, sprain, or rupture of ligaments. But it is worth remembering that the method is used several days after the injury.
Otitis. It is important to know that heating is not used for the purulent form of the disease.
Inflammation of the throat, pharynx, larynx. This includes sore throat, but not the purulent type.
Colds. The compress is applied to the back or chest.
Joint pain, radiculitis, rheumatism.
Gout.
The appearance of bumps after injections.
Varicose veins, thrombophlebitis. The benefit of the method is that compresses increase blood circulation.
Dry calluses, corns.

Vodka compress during pregnancy

Pregnant women should not use mustard plasters, cups, or take hot baths to treat cough. Vodka compresses are not prohibited, but they must be applied carefully to prevent an allergic reaction.

A vodka (but not alcohol) compress dilates blood vessels, creating a rush of blood to the source of inflammation, relieves pain and swelling. The bandage is applied to the skin lubricated with moisturizer for several hours. Otherwise, the components of the compress and the rules of application are traditional.

During pregnancy, this folk method can treat not only coughs, but also otitis media - ear pain, simple skin diseases - pustules, ulcers.

Throughout pregnancy, it is not recommended to abuse alcohol-containing traditional medicine, even for external use.

Features of use for various diseases and injuries

For each disease there are instructions to use a vodka compress.
How to do it correctly? A vodka compress on the throat is necessary for colds, sore throat, and tonsillitis. Sore throat when swallowing, sore throat - these symptoms can be relieved by lotions. The lotions are given in a course over 7-8 days. It is noted that the condition improved after the 2nd procedure.

The procedure takes 6-8 hours, so it is recommended to do the procedure at night.

An alcohol compress on the ear can only be used if there is no increase in body temperature. There should also be no purulent otitis media.

The procedure involves using camphor oil and alcohol in a ratio of 10:1. The lotions are applied to the ear itself.

How to prepare:

Prepare a gauze bandage, which is folded in 5-6 layers. The dimensions of the bandage are 10 by 10 cm.
Prepare a solution of alcohol and oil.
A small cut is made in the gauze in the middle.
The gauze must be moistened with an alcohol solution.
You need to attach the bandage so that the auricle is on the outside. It must be threaded through the slot in the bandage.
A plastic bag is placed on top.
A piece of cotton wool is placed on it. To enhance the heating, you need to apply a thick cloth. For example, flannel.
The bandage must be secured with a bandage. You need to wrap it around your head for convenience. Application: 1 time per day for 6-8 hours.

Features of treatment of bruises

A bruise is an injury caused by a blow or fall. In this case, only soft tissue and subcutaneous tissue are damaged. The skin usually suffers only slightly. But blood vessels often rupture. Because of this, swelling develops, a hematoma and pain appear. An inflammatory process may also occur that will spread to nearby joints.

First degree bruises without skin damage, muscle or tendon tears can heal in 3-5 days. After more complex tissue injuries, I will recover in 1-2 weeks. And bruises accompanied by fractures, dislocations or damage to internal organs should be treated only in a medical facility.

How to make a compress correctly?

Vodka

How to make a vodka compress:

The peculiarity of vodka therapy in the form of lotions is that for an adult there is no need to dilute it. For children, alcohol is diluted in a 1:1 ratio.
Vodka needs to be heated to about 40 degrees.
Prepare a gauze bandage. Its size is chosen to completely cover the sore spot. Fold the bandage into 5-6 layers.
Gauze is soaked in vodka and applied to the desired location. You can first lubricate the skin with a rich cream or oil. This reduces the likelihood of a burn.
A bag is placed on top to better retain heat.
Place a piece of cotton wool on top of the bag and apply a thick cloth for greater effect.
The lotions should be applied once a day to the sore spot for a minimum of 6, maximum of 8 hours.

Alcoholic

How to make an alcohol compress:

Alcohol compresses must be diluted with water. Proportion - 1/3.
Heat the mixture of water and alcohol to 40 degrees.
Make a bandage from gauze or a wide bandage. Adjust its size to the sore spot, fold it in 5-6 layers.
Moisten the bandage in an alcohol solution and apply it to the site of the disease.
Cover the top of the bandage with a piece of cotton wool. You can buy cotton wool rolled into a roll at the pharmacy.
Cover the cotton wool with a bag.
Cover with thick cloth. A shawl, scarf, or regular flannel scrap will do.
You need to warm up the place for at least 6 hours.

How to make a vodka compress for a cough?

With such an illness, you should not self-medicate, but rather consult your doctor, because there are different types of cough and associated diseases.

If the doctor allows such therapy, then how to make an alcohol compress:

Take 200 ml of vodka and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Preheat both components to 40 degrees.
To stir thoroughly.
Rub your back with honey. This will eliminate the harmful effects of vodka on the skin and protect against burns.
Soak a gauze bandage in a vodka-honey solution. Wring her out and lay her on her back in the middle.
Cover with a bag on top to enhance heating.
Tie this area with a large scarf or shawl.
Leave overnight.

How can a compress help with a bruise? The fact is that when a bandage is applied to a sore spot, moisture forms and the temperature rises. Blood flow improves, blood vessels dilate and swelling subsides.

Vodka/alcohol also has an antibacterial effect. This is an effective method for inflammation.

How to make a compress from alcohol/vodka:

To prepare, you need to take alcohol (it needs to be diluted 1/3 with water) and heat it so that it is hot, but does not burn.
Prepare a piece of gauze or a wide bandage, which is folded several times.
Soak gauze in hot alcohol and apply to the injury site. For example, on the knee.
Place a wide piece of cotton wool on top and cover with plastic wrap. Its size should be 4-5 cm larger than the size of the gauze bandage.
Wrap the sore spot with a warm cloth.
Warming up lasts from 6 to 12 hours.

How to make a vodka compress for varicose veins? Before trying this treatment method, you should consult with your supervising physician, as heating is not always permitted. For example, with thrombophlebitis, it is strictly forbidden to make compresses. When the affected veins are heated, the generalization of blood clots begins.

What you will need for the compress:

Wide bandage or gauze.
A piece of cotton wool.
Polyethylene film. You need to take a few centimeters more gauze to cover it completely.
Vodka or alcohol.
Thick scarf, shawl.
Elastic bandage.

How to prepare a compress for the treatment of venous diseases:

Heat the alcohol to 38 degrees.
Completely soak the gauze piece in alcohol.
Apply Vaseline or cream to the place where the compress will be.
Wring out the gauze and apply it to the sore spot.
Place a piece of cotton wool on top and cover with film to improve the warming effect.
You can tie a scarf on top or wrap it with an elastic bandage.
Keep warm for about 8-10 hours. Therefore, it is recommended to do the procedure at night.
After the compress, you should not go outside. Immediately after removing the bandage, you need to apply a dry, warm bandage to avoid sudden changes in temperature.

How to prepare a vodka compress correctly

In order for the product to effectively help in getting rid of cough, it is necessary to prepare it correctly, taking certain precautions. And before applying a compress to the patient, make sure that his body temperature is not higher than 37.20C; overheating can sharply increase it.

When preparing a compress for a coughing patient, you need to follow these rules:

For the main, active layer, linen fabric or gauze is used;
The main working component for the warming effect is to take only vodka, or alcohol, diluted to 400. You cannot use pure alcohol, as it burns the skin;
The next layer is compress paper;
The final layer should be a wool scarf or warm soft fabric;

Before applying a compress to adults, and especially children, measures are taken to prevent skin disorders. To do this, the following manipulations are necessary:

The place where the compress is placed is lubricated with baby cream to protect against irritation;
If the compress is placed on the chest, it should not be placed in the area of the heart;
The fabric soaked in vodka must be wet, for which it must be squeezed out after soaking. It shouldn't drip;
The localization of the compress depends on the diagnosed disease. If it is bronchitis, the compress should be placed on the chest; for various types of cough, it should be on the throat;
A base layer is placed on the lubricated skin - soaked linen cloth or gauze, folded in 6-8 layers;
The next layer is wax paper or plastic film, which retains moisture. This layer must be larger than the first, protrude beyond the edges of the wetted fabric;
The final layer is a wool scarf or warm fabric. It fixes the compress and enhances the warming effect;
The compress is kept on the body for 2-6 hours;
After removing the bandage, wipe the skin with a cloth soaked in warm water;
It is advisable to use the compress before bedtime; after the procedure, you must stay warm, and walks outside are excluded.

Medicinal herbs for compresses

Sometimes it happens that it is not possible to go to the pharmacy, but the bruise needs to be treated urgently.

Take a leaf of white cabbage. It needs to be rinsed thoroughly under running water. Then beat it with a hammer to release the juice. Apply to the sore spot. Fixed with a bandage. This compress is applied for several hours. As the sheet dries, it is replaced with a new one. Repeat several times. Sometimes a few days of using such lotions is enough. The bruise goes away.

Take onions. Grind it in a meat grinder into a paste. Add 1 tsp. honey Mix well. The resulting mixture is placed on a napkin. Then apply it to the sore spot. After 1 hour, you need to remove it and lubricate the bruise with any cream.

Plantain leaves are doused with boiling water. Then they make a compress with them. You can apply them whole or finely chop them with a knife. Keep for several hours. Then exchange for a fresh one.

Salt compress for bruises.

Prepare a strong saline solution. For 1/2 tbsp. take 1 tbsp of warm water. salt, stir. A bandage is moistened in this liquid and a warming compress is applied. Cellophane is placed on top, then cotton wool. Bandage for 2-3 hours. Then the procedure is repeated. A salt compress for bruises normalizes blood circulation, relieves swelling and pain.

Lotion with apple cider vinegar, iodine and salt.

For 1/2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, take 4-5 drops of iodine and 1 tbsp. honey The resulting mushy mixture is applied to a napkin. Then it is applied to the site of injury. Keep it for no more than an hour.

Compresses with medications

Most often, decoctions or tinctures of plants are used for bruises. Such compresses are less likely to cause side effects and have a mild effect. But they can relieve pain and prevent a large bruise.

The best plant, according to doctors, to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of minor injuries is plantain. True, such a compress can only be used for a bruise in the summer, when there are fresh leaves. They need to be washed and mashed a little so that they release the juice. Then apply it to the injury site and secure it with a bandage. If you change the compress every 2 hours, you can prevent bruising and quickly relieve pain.
Mountain arnica perfectly relieves inflammation and pain, reduces swelling and hematoma. You need to make a strong decoction from the roots and flowers of the plant. The compress is applied several times a day.
Grated aloe leaves mixed with honey have strong analgesic properties. They can be used as a compress for severe inflammation.
You can make an infusion in a thermos from a mixture of wild rosemary, hop cones, St. John's wort and wormwood. For 500 ml of boiling water you need 3 tablespoons of herbs. Apply a cloth soaked in a hot solution to the sore spot and hold until it cools.

To treat the consequences of bruises, you can also use medications from the pharmacy. Usually everyone has such drugs at home. These are ointments, liniments, powder or solutions. Such compresses after a bruise will help remove bruising, swelling and inflammation, relieve pain and speed up tissue healing.

“Bodyaga” is the most common remedy for treating bruises and pain after an injury. It can only be used if there is no damage to the skin. The drug draws out toxins and accelerates blood circulation. Bodyaga can be used in powder or ointment form. The powder is diluted with water and this paste is used for a compress.
The drug “Dimexide” is also effective. It quickly relieves swelling, inflammation and pain. Such compresses are used for severe bruises, but without damaging the skin. The drug must be diluted with water or Novocaine. You cannot rub the resulting product into the skin; it should only be used for compresses.
For bruises without breaking the skin, heparin ointment can also be used. It is applied in a thick layer and reinforced with a bandage.
If the bruise is accompanied by abrasions or scratches, it is better to use Vishnevsky's liniment. The ointment is applied in a thick layer and bandaged.
There are also several special ointments and creams that are designed to treat bruises. These are “Rescuer”, “911”, “SinyakOFF”.

Other drugs can be used only on the recommendation of a doctor. A specialist will help you choose the best remedy that will quickly help cope with the consequences of a bruise.