How to properly apply mustard plasters on the calves of the legs from high pressure

According to statistics, people suffering from hypertension have a positive attitude towards traditional medicine. There are many ways to get rid of the symptoms of this disease. Mustard plasters on the calves of the legs from pressure are an effective medicine. This method of treatment is usually used as an adjuvant therapy.

The benefits of mustard plasters under pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious problem that requires mandatory consultation with a doctor and immediate treatment. If you do not pay due attention to the disease, the outcome can even be fatal.

According to statistics, almost 90% of people who suffer from high blood pressure die from a heart attack or stroke. Hypertension is the starting point for many diseases of the cardiovascular system.

It is rational to use mustard plasters in a hypertensive crisis at the initial stages of the disease or as an additional remedy during treatment.

In addition to hypertension, mustard compresses can be helpful for:

• a cold;
• severe headaches;
• discomfort in the region of the heart;
• radiculitis.

The versatility of this drug is due to its beneficial properties. It helps improve blood circulation. Under the action of mustard plasters, the vessels expand, the blood begins to circulate more actively. Thus, the effect of warming the whole body can be traced.

Mustard essential oil has the main healing properties. It begins to be produced when the temperature of the therapeutic mixture reaches 45 ° C. This liquid contains substances with bactericidal and anti-inflammatory characteristics.

In addition to the essential oil, phytoncides can be released. They help the body fight various bacteria and viruses. This function helps to strengthen the human immune system.

A severe headache is a constant companion of high blood pressure. No need to immediately try to remove discomfort with painkillers or powders. To overcome pain, it is necessary to lower blood pressure. In this case, the mustard compress helps to fight not with the pain itself, but with its cause.

Among the additional advantages of using mustard plasters, one can single out accessibility and ease of use. You can buy medicine at any pharmacy at an affordable price.

• a thick paper sheet on which a thin layer of ground mustard seeds is applied;
• small paper bag with mustard powder inside.

The essence of the work of the compress in contact with the skin of the body is to irritate the epidermis in order to distract from the already existing pain, and stimulate blood circulation by dilating blood vessels.

The main thing to remember is that the procedure is carried out very carefully so as not to damage the top layer of the skin. It is not recommended to use mustard leaves more than twice a day.

How to apply

In order for the treatment to be as effective as possible, it is necessary to adhere to a number of basic guidelines. There is a whole algorithm that can be followed during the procedure. Some manufacturers of mustard plasters provide an instruction sheet for their product.

You should buy medicines only in pharmacies. Before entering the display case, medicines are tested for product quality. Homemade medicine can be a good alternative, but you should not abuse your own products either.

Using mustard plasters is very simple.

1. Take a small deep bowl, pour water into it and heat it. The required water temperature is 40-45 °C.
2. Remove dry mustard leaf/sachet from the package and place in a bowl with heated liquid. Keep mustard plaster in water for 8-10 seconds.
3. Gently pull out the bag and put it on a specific area of ​​the body and press it against the skin a little.
4. Put a small towel on top. Wrap the patient in a warm blanket or blanket.
5. Sit in this state for 10-15 minutes.

Sometimes you need to remove the mustard compress earlier than indicated in the instructions. If the mustard plaster causes severe burning or itching, it should be removed immediately, and the affected area should be gently wiped with a towel soaked in warm water.

In the case when the procedure is carried out for the first time in life (especially for a child), the procedure time can be reduced by half.

It is recommended to stay under the covers in a horizontal position for some time after removing the mustard compresses. It is impossible to cool the body sharply. Ideally, you need to allocate at least half an hour to rest.

An important task is to determine the place on the body where it is best to put a mustard plaster. This issue also requires an individual approach.

With increased pressure, doctors advise applying compresses to:

• calf muscles;
• back of the head;
• neck
• shoulders
• lower back.

The safest option for the procedure is considered to be the calves of the legs. The skin here is not as sensitive as on other parts of the body, so severe redness and unpleasant burning sensation are extremely rare.

In the process of warming up, the vessels in the legs begin to expand, thereby increasing blood circulation in the lower body. At this time, the vessels of the upper part weaken their work. As a result, the headache subsides. In this way, you can get rid of nausea, which was caused by hypertension. A similar algorithm of action is for mustard plasters, which are applied to the lower back.

A mustard plaster on the back of the head at high pressure is placed to increase blood flow to the upper body, in particular to the head.

Main contraindications

Despite all the positive characteristics of mustard plasters, it is important to consider that there are a number of contraindications that you need to familiarize yourself with before use.

• heart failure;

The treatment procedure stimulates blood flow, as a result of which the load on the heart begins to gradually increase. If the cardiovascular system periodically fails, it is recommended not to abuse this type of therapy.

• elevated body temperature;

In the process of treatment with mustard plasters, the vessels expand, blood circulation increases, and the body begins to actively warm up. If at the same time the body temperature is already above normal, the healing procedure will only aggravate the situation. Symptoms of fever, headache, weakness, and mild nausea may occur.

• the presence of various skin diseases;

The most common skin diseases include: psoriasis, ulcers, dermatitis, eczema. It is also undesirable to use mustard plasters for rashes and various skin irritations. It is dangerous to apply a healing compress to areas of the body where there are wounds, bruises or inflammation.

• bronchial asthma;

Against the background of heart failure, "cardiac asthma" can manifest itself, which manifests itself in the complication of respiratory processes. The patient has attacks of suffocation. With such a disease, it is better to refuse treatment with mustard plasters.

• pregnancy;

Women in position are contraindicated in the use of mustard compresses at all. Such courses of treatment can harm the baby.

• hypersensitivity to individual components that are part of mustard plasters.

It is best not to self-medicate. To avoid complications, it is worth consulting with a specialist in advance and find out if it is possible to put mustard plasters at high pressure, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.

How to make at home

Mustard plasters are easy to make on your own, having the necessary materials at hand. Most of them can be found in your kitchen.

• mustard (dry and ground);
• warm water (1 tablespoon);
• flour (1-3 tablespoons).

If the therapeutic mixture is prepared for a small child, then it should be done weaker than for an adult. In this case, increase the amount of flour. For older children and adults, 1 tbsp will be enough. spoons, for kids - 2-3.

1. Take a small deep bowl and mix all the ingredients.
2. Wait 20-30 minutes until the active substances begin to interact.
3. Take thick paper (or cloth) and put the contents of the bowl on it.
4. After distributing the healing mixture over the fabric, cover it with a layer (preferably thick) of dry napkins, gauze or bandage.
5. Mustard plasters are applied to the body with the fabric (or paper) side.

It is not recommended to keep the medicine on the body for more than 5 minutes. Homemade mustard plasters are several times stronger than pharmacy ones, therefore they can cause a burning sensation if used for 10 or more minutes.

If a burning sensation appears earlier than the above period, the compress can be removed so as not to damage the skin.

Helpful Tips

Surely, each person has come across a lot of nuances that must also be taken into account when treating with mustard plasters.

1. New mustard plasters (bags of powder) are considered more effective than their outdated predecessors (grated mustard seeds are applied to a small paper sheet). Sachets warm longer and stronger, but this will not be useful for all skin types.
2. Before buying a medicine, it is advisable to check its suitability. To do this, the mustard must be smelled. A sour, musty smell indicates the unsuitability of a medical product.
3. If the disease is already running, trying to correct the situation with mustard compresses is a disastrous business. In case of complications, the help of a specialist is indispensable.
4. When the patient does not know if his skin is sensitive, you can check this by soaking one small mustard plaster and applying it to the neck or shoulder. If after 1-3 minutes a strong burning sensation does not appear, compresses can be used.
5. A mustard foot bath can be a good alternative to mustard plasters. It is easy to prepare at home. Warm water is drawn into the basin (no more than 37 ° C). Dry mustard or mustard powder is packed in advance in a cloth bag. This bag must be immersed in water for 2-4 minutes, then take it out and gently wring it out several times. The legs should be lowered into the pelvis slowly so as not to get skin burns. Such a procedure will be equated with mustard compresses on the calves of the legs.

You can reduce pressure not only with the help of mustard plasters. No less effective is considered to be a hot foot bath. It is enough to immerse the lower limbs in a heated liquid for 10-15 minutes. To prevent the water from cooling down, in the process, you need to periodically add hot water. If the symptoms of hypertension are gone in less than 10 minutes, the procedure can be completed earlier. After such water therapy, it is necessary to thoroughly dry the feet with a terry towel and put on socks so that the body does not cool down too quickly.