How to put mustard plasters

Mustard plasters, whose experience in medicine is calculated not even for decades, but for centuries, are an effective way to treat many diseases. They are used for coughing, osteochondrosis, muscle pain, neuralgia. Mustard plasters, despite their simplicity and accessibility, can have a very pronounced therapeutic effect, but on one condition - they must be placed correctly. The purpose of our article is to find out when, where and how to put mustard plasters.

How do mustard plasters work?

The active ingredient in mustard plasters is dry mustard powder. The well-known seasoning based on this powder is table mustard. It is used to spice up our favorite dishes. The sharpness of mustard is explained by its pronounced local irritating property - this feature is used in medicine.

Dry mustard powder in mustard plasters is applied to a thick sheet of paper or, which is much more convenient, placed in thin paper bags. The second option is now the most popular - mustard powder does not crumble, does not stain clothes, and it is more pleasant to work with such packages.

Wet mustard powder, getting on the skin of a person, irritates it - the vessels dilate, the blood flow to the place where the mustard plaster is applied increases. In addition to local effects, mustard plasters also have a general reflex effect - the body increases the production of special hormones that activate the absorption of pathogens by immune cells.

In fact, mustard plasters are a method of physiotherapy. But, to our joy, for such a physiotherapy treatment, you do not need to go to the clinic, sign up for procedures, stand in line - the setting of mustard plasters is quite accessible to almost everyone at home.

Indications for setting mustard plasters

Like any other method of treatment, mustard plasters have very specific indications that must be followed. Only in this case we will get a good effect and avoid complications. Here is a list of diseases for which mustard plasters can be a good remedy.

Bronchitis.

Tracheitis.

Laryngitis.

Pneumonia.

Pleurisy.

Rhinitis (runny nose).

Osteochondrosis.

Myositis.

Intercostal neuralgia.

Muscle pain (post-traumatic or after intense exercise).

Headaches (after consulting a doctor).

Pain in the heart (with extreme caution, after a mandatory consultation with a doctor).

Contraindications for setting mustard plasters

You should not treat mustard plasters as something frivolous, not capable of harming health. Before setting mustard plasters, be sure to read the list of contraindications to this method of treatment.

Increased body temperature: in case of respiratory diseases, in no case should you use mustard plasters in the acute period, when the temperature is above 37C. Please note that mustard plasters for these diseases are not the main method of treatment, but a means of aftercare.
Skin diseases - psoriasis, allergic rash of any type, eczema.

Allergy to components of mustard plasters - allergic reactions can occur on essential mustard oil.

Hemoptysis (blood in sputum).

Oncological diseases.

Exhaustion.

Seizures.

How and where to put mustard plasters

Now that we have figured out which diseases you can and cannot put mustard plasters on, you can stock up on everything you need and proceed with the procedure.

materials

Mustard plasters - must be fresh (look at the expiration date), dry; the layer of mustard on paper mustard plasters is even, in bags - dry friable powder without lumps.

A small container with warm water (37-43C).

Towel.

A warm blanket.

Baby cream, massage oil or any other oil.

Place of setting mustard plasters

The place where mustard plasters are placed depends on the disease that we are going to treat.

Disease

Place for setting mustard plasters

Headache

back of the head

Runny nose

Neck, shins, feet

Cough (tracheitis, laryngitis)

Upper half of sternum, back between shoulder blades

Cough (bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia)

Back between and under the shoulder blades

Heartache

Strictly according to doctor's instructions

Pain in the muscles

to the painful area

Intercostal neuralgia

In the course of pain

Osteochondrosis

To the place of pain

Abdominal pain (intestinal colic)

Navel area

Description of the procedure

Lay the patient in a comfortable position so that the area for setting mustard plasters is on top.
If you use mustard plaster bags, if necessary, cut or carefully tear the cells along the lines. If the patient is an adult and, for example, the back is chosen for setting mustard plasters, you can not divide the bags into cells, but use 4-6 cells at once without cutting.

Shake mustard bags so that the powder is evenly distributed over the cells.

Dip the mustard plasters in the prepared warm water for 10-15 seconds.

Slightly squeezing the mustard plasters (do not twist them!), Put the bags in the right place.

Cover immediately with a towel and then with a warm blanket.

Withstand 10-15 minutes. If the burning sensation has become unbearable, look - perhaps something is wrong with your skin or it is just very sensitive.

After the specified time, remove the mustard plasters, wipe gently with a towel.
Lubricate reddened skin with cream or cosmetic oil.

Mustard plasters in the treatment of children

Mustard plasters can also be successfully used to treat children's diseases, but the procedure itself and its contraindications have some peculiarities.

For children under 2 years old, put mustard plasters only after consulting a pediatrician.

When using mustard plasters for the treatment of children from 2 to 6 years old, additionally use a pad in the form of gauze or thin material - it is placed between the skin and mustard plasters.

Reduce the retention time of mustard plasters on the skin. If you put them on your child for the first time, focus not on the clock, but on the reddening of the skin. Every minute, bend the edge of one of the mustard plasters - if the skin is already reddened, the procedure can be stopped.

To make it easier for the baby to endure the burning sensation, read him an interesting book, tell a fairy tale, give him a favorite toy.

Common questions about setting mustard plasters

I have sensitive skin. How long should I keep mustard plasters?

With sensitive skin, the retention time of mustard plasters is reduced. Your skin, like a child's, is very susceptible to various irritants, so do the same as in the case of treating a child - remove mustard plasters as soon as the skin underneath turns red. After the procedure, be sure to use emollients.

The child has an allergic cough. Can mustard plasters be used?

With an allergic cough, mustard plasters are contraindicated.

I suffer from angina. I take nitroglycerin for seizures. Is it possible to use mustard plasters to relieve pain?

Mustard plasters for angina pectoris are usually not used. Only the attending physician should prescribe mustard plasters in your case (and for any pain in the heart).

How to put mustard plasters for headaches?

Mustard plasters for headaches are put only after examination and exclusion of serious diseases. The fact is that mustard plasters, causing blood flow, can lead to serious consequences in case of tumors, meningitis, encephalitis, increased intracranial pressure, post-traumatic pain, circulatory disorders of the brain.

If the doctor has allowed you to put mustard plasters for headaches, then the procedure is the same, just leave more water on the mustard plasters (do not wring them out) so that the mustard reaches the skin through the hair.

How can mustard plasters be used for high blood pressure?

Sometimes, with an increase in blood pressure, it is recommended to put mustard plasters on the shins or feet. Thus, the outflow of blood from the upper body to the legs is achieved. However, this procedure should be carried out only after consulting a doctor.

A day after the setting of mustard plasters, the redness does not go away. There were dark spots, bubbles. The skin hurts. What to do?

It could be a burn or an allergic reaction. See a dermatologist for treatment.

The article was prepared by doctor Kartashova Ekaterina Vladimirovna

Mustard plasters are an effective way to treat cough, which we have recently forgotten about. But in vain! Even our grandmothers knew that there is nothing more useful and better than mustard plasters for colds. Mustard plasters are put for children and adults when coughing against the background of respiratory diseases.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for the use of mustard plasters are bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis and other diseases of the respiratory system. Plates with mustard successfully treat neuralgia, headaches, sciatica and even insomnia. But the most frequent use of mustard plasters is associated with a prolonged cough that does not go away for weeks, and even months.

You can not put mustard plasters if the nature of the cough is allergic. Also, mustard plasters are not put for tuberculosis (as well as any pulmonary bleeding) and asthma. You can not use this method of treatment if the disease is in an acute form - with fever and chills. Mustard must not be used by women during pregnancy and lactation. Also, the patient may have an individual intolerance to mustard - in this case, skin irritation can be very serious.

Choosing mustard plasters

Mustard plasters can be of two types. The first are thick plates with mustard familiar to us from childhood. The second type of mustard plaster is a sheet of paper with small cells that are filled with mustard powder. For ease of use, they can be cut into strips or pieces of the desired size.

When buying mustard plasters, pay attention to their expiration date and condition. It must be dry. If stored improperly, mustard plasters quickly absorb moisture, becoming unusable and useless. When buying, make sure that the mustard from the plates does not crumble.

The benefits of mustard plasters

Before putting mustard plasters, I would like to understand the mechanism of action of this method of treatment. When wet and in contact with the skin, mustard begins to excite the nerve endings. This contributes to an active rush of blood to this area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. With inflammation of the respiratory organs, increased blood circulation allows you to better deal with coughing. When blood rushes to the lungs suffering from dry cough, it hastens the separation of sputum. A wet cough is much easier to treat.

In addition, mustard moistened with water produces essential oils, which are very beneficial for the body. The smell of mustard is the treatment and prevention of diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Sometimes the mechanism of mustard plasters is used in the opposite direction. In severe laryngitis, mustard patches are placed on the calves. This promotes a rush of blood to the legs, due to which the swelling of the throat is removed. This is especially effective for laryngospasm, when the airway narrows.

Mustard plasters are not recommended for babies in the first year of life. Children under four years old mustard must be placed very carefully. Keep an eye on the child, regularly examine the baby's skin for the intensity of redness, because some babies simply do not feel burning and pain.

1. First, decide on the area on which the mustard plaster will be placed. With bronchitis or pneumonia, mustard plasters should be placed vertically, between the shoulder blade and the spine. With a dry barking cough, the mustard plaster should be placed on the chest. You can not put mustard plates on the spine, on the collarbone and shoulder blades, on the nipples. Also, mustard plasters should not be placed on the skin if it has moles or birthmarks. Do not leave mustard plasters on the epidermis with damage, wounds, sores or acne.
2. Some experts in acupuncture massage argue that mustard plasters should be placed on the skin of the thumb of the palm to treat cough. The fact is that the neurological points of this zone are closely related to the work of the respiratory system. By acting on this area, it is quite possible to get rid of an annoying cough.
3. Put the patient on the bed, if there is a child in front of you, distract him with conversations. The kid should not feel anxiety. Prepare a tray with everything you need - mustard plasters, warm water, a terry towel, baby cream or oil.
4. It is best to make mustard plasters at night so that after the procedure the patient falls asleep in a warm bed.
5. If you have bags of loose mustard in front of you, spread the powder evenly over the entire area. Dip mustard plasters in warm water and leave for a few seconds.
6. After that, attach the plates to the selected areas.
7. If you have sensitive skin, you need to put mustard plasters in a more gentle way. You can put the plates on the back side or put mustard plasters on a piece of gauze, previously laid on the skin. This applies to fair-skinned people with thin skin and children. By the way, children's mustard plasters have a more gentle effect - they have a slightly lower concentration of mustard powder.
8. After that, cover the patient with a towel and a warm blanket. You need to keep mustard plasters for about half an hour. If the patient feels an unbearable burning sensation, mustard plasters should be removed immediately. Remember that in children, the skin condition needs to be looked at on its own, without waiting for complaints.
9. After removing mustard plasters, wipe the skin with a clean, damp cloth. Lubricate the irritated areas with baby cream, petroleum jelly or just vegetable oil. The patient should put on dry clothes and lie under the covers.

After the procedure, the next morning, pay attention to the skin where the mustard plasters were placed. If pimples, small pimples, blisters appear there, if you experience itching or pain when touched, then you are allergic to mustard. If such a reaction is detected, it is impossible to continue treatment with mustard plasters.

It should be noted that mustard plasters cannot be made for a long time - no more than five days. If they do not help, then you should look for another, more effective treatment. You only need to put mustard plasters once a day.

Many people wonder if it is possible to put mustard plasters on the feet. In fact, it is a very effective remedy for the onset of a cold. If you notice malaise and a runny nose, you need to put mustard plasters on your feet before going to bed. After that, you need to drink tea with lemon or milk with honey. In the morning you will not even remember that you were unwell the day before.

However, remember that this procedure should not be done to young children. It is better to pour them dry mustard in a sock before going to bed. The leg will sweat and the baby will get a slight warm-up. After that, there will be no trace of a cold.

Remember that mustard plasters should not be placed on pregnant women. With a sharp rush of blood to certain parts of the body, the placenta suffers first of all. With the ebb of blood from it, the baby may be left without food - this is fraught with miscarriage.

Currently, there is a lot of controversy about the effectiveness and efficiency of the use of mustard plasters. In some countries, mustard patches are not even commercially available. However, the experience of many generations tells us about the real benefits of mustard powder. If you use mustard plasters correctly, they will help you get rid of annoying cough better than any pills.

Video: mustard plasters at home - why and how to put

For the treatment of respiratory infections, as well as for the prevention of colds, warming procedures using mustard plasters are often used. Previously, this method was especially popular among the population, but with the advent of drugs, they began to forget about it. And this is in vain, since this method of treatment is much more effective and affordable. But in order to use it, first you need to find out how to put mustard plasters correctly, and for what diseases they are indicated.

Locations for staging mustard cards

Such a tool is used for setting on the chest, back (just above the shoulder blades), the back of the head, the region of the heart and the calf muscles. Also, yellow cards can be placed on other parts of the body, but only as directed by a doctor.

Safety precautions when using mustard plasters

1. If this remedy is indicated for the treatment of coughs or other diseases, then during the procedures it is necessary to carefully ensure that essential oils do not get on the mucous membranes. For this, the patient is advised to close his eyes and turn his head to the side.
2. In order to avoid complications, it is required to strictly adhere to the time of setting mustard plasters (no more than 10 minutes for an adult and 2-5 minutes for a child).
3. During the warming procedure using mustard cards, the patient's condition should be carefully monitored.

Required equipment

Before procedures, you should take care of the presence of the following attributes:

• tray with water (liquid temperature should be approximately 40-45⁰С);
• mustard cards;
• water thermometer;
• 2 towels (for cross-cutting events);
• napkins;
• warm blanket;
• clock.

Instructions for use

In order to give a general idea of ​​​​how to properly put mustard plasters on a patient, we will describe a strict sequence of necessary actions.

Indications

You can use the presented tool when:

• bronchitis;
• SARS;
• pneumonia;
• neuralgia;
• lumboischialgia;
• myalgia;
• arthralgia;
• osteochondrosis;
• soft tissue injury;
• sprain;
• cardialgia.

When it is forbidden to put mustard plasters

You can not use this tool when:

• hypersensitivity;
• pyoderma;
• pregnancy;
• breastfeeding;
• violation of the integrity of the skin;
• diffuse neurodermatitis;
• atopic dermatitis;
• with psoriasis;
• eczema.

Also, many people are often concerned about the question of whether it is possible to put mustard plasters at a temperature? Experts note that in diseases that occur with high fever, the use of this remedy is strictly prohibited.

What are mustard plasters, how to put them correctly for various diseases? Such questions are of interest to many patients. Mustard plasters are a long-known remedy effective against pain, cough, bruises and sprains. They are a sheet of paper coated with mustard seed powder.

The mechanism of action of mustard plasters

Mustard essential oil irritates the skin and causes a rush of blood and vasodilation. At the same time, there is a general increase in blood circulation in the body, an increase in the body's resistance and an increase in the phagocytic system of the body. Due to this, cells of the immune system (phagocytes) more actively absorb virus cells. But the mechanism of action of this therapeutic agent will work only if it is correctly set.

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Indications for use

Mustard plasters are a good helper for the following diseases and ailments:

• runny nose;
• bronchitis (you need to consult a specialist, the course of treatment can be carried out for two weeks, but in combination with antibiotics and other drugs);
• laryngitis;
• pneumonia (only after a full examination and in combination with the main prescription drugs);
• tracheitis;
• muscle pain;
• headaches (after consulting a doctor).

How to put them for colds and coughs? Colds are the first indicator for the use of mustard plasters. People prefer to put them even when hypothermia during the cold season. For a correct and comfortable procedure, you should prepare in advance:

• a bowl of warm water, in which you need to moisten the mustard plaster (keep in water for no more than 10 seconds and do not twist, but carefully squeeze out);
• oily body cream to lubricate the treated areas after the procedure;
• blanket or blanket.

It is important to know where to put mustard plasters. During bronchitis and coughing, they should be placed on the back between and under the shoulder blades. In this case, the patch should not touch the shoulder blades or the spine. It is allowed to put mustard plasters on the chest, avoiding the area around the heart. It is important that there are no damages on the skin (scratches, blackheads, unhealed cuts).

They help with any kind of cough, except for cases provided for by contraindications. Dry cough becomes wet, which is much better treated, sputum comes off easier and coughing fits become less painful. In acute cases of colds, laryngitis or tracheitis, additional mustard plasters can be placed around the calves. They will cause the outflow of blood and reduce swelling of the larynx.

After 5-10 minutes, the patch is removed, the skin is not wiped from the liquid, but covered with cling film and insulated with a shawl or a warm belt. The bandage is left on all night. Cold treatment. Colds respond well to treatment with mustard plasters. It is enough to apply mustard plasters to the soles of the feet for 5 days. Warm socks must be worn on top.

The duration of the procedure is 5-15 minutes, depending on the patient's well-being. After removing the mustard plaster, the skin should be gently wiped with a damp towel, avoiding strong friction, the patient should be dressed in dry clothes and covered with a blanket for 30 minutes. The course of treatment averages from 3 to 5 days and depends on the development of the disease.

For people with very sensitive, light, thin skin, a different technique for setting mustard plasters is used: they are applied to the skin through a thin handkerchief or gauze. You can turn the patch on the wrong side - this will ease the burning sensation and help avoid burns. Treatment for headache and hypertension. The main rule: with a headache, mustard plasters can only be prescribed by a doctor after an examination. This is necessary in order to exclude a tumor, circulatory disorders, high blood pressure or meningitis. In these cases, a rush of blood to the head can trigger the development of the disease. After a doctor's prescription, the remedy can be placed below the back of the head. For sensitive scalp, you can wrap the patch with thin gauze.

With high blood pressure, mustard plasters can be placed on the feet. This will cause an outflow of blood from the head and heart and alleviate the condition. Before such a procedure, you need to consult with a specialist.

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Mustard plasters for sciatica and sprains

People know that the use of mustard plasters goes beyond colds, but not everyone knows how to put them correctly for other diseases. With radiculitis and sprains, the patch should be moistened in a solution of furacilin (half a tablet per 100 ml of water) with the addition of one tablespoon of honey.

The procedure is carried out for at least two hours, it is better to leave mustard plasters overnight. It is necessary to precisely exclude the case of an allergic, and not a cold, rhinitis. As with an allergic cough, they can harm and complicate the course of the disease.

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Mustard plasters in the treatment of children

Such a strong remedy as mustard plaster should be used with extreme caution for the treatment of children. Young mothers do not know how to properly put mustard plasters on a child so as not to cause complications. Putting a concentrated mustard plaster on a child's back or chest is quite difficult and can be dangerous for delicate baby skin. Therefore, you can make an infusion of one teaspoon of dry mustard and hot water. Having moistened a baby diaper in the resulting solution, you can wrap the baby. After 4-5 minutes, remove the compress, wipe the skin with a damp cloth and lay under a warm blanket.

Skin burn when using mustard plasters. Improper setting of the mustard plaster or insufficient control over your well-being during the procedure can cause a burn or allergic rashes. Symptoms of burns and allergies:

• residual redness;
• dark spots in place of mustard plasters;
• bubbles;
• pain.

The duration of the procedure should not exceed 5 minutes. If a child is given a real mustard plaster, then during the first procedure it is better to check the condition of the skin every minute and with the appearance of redness the patch can be removed. The procedure is contraindicated in children under two years of age.

The use of mustard plasters is one of the most effective means in the complex of measures for the treatment of colds, sore throats, flu and other acute respiratory viral infections, especially at the initial stage of the disease. Despite the simplicity of this treatment, in order to obtain a result, they must be used correctly, in accordance with the recommendations of doctors.

Therefore, every adult should know how to put mustard plasters for coughing, sore throat, whether they can be put at a temperature.

This method of treatment is suitable not only for adults, but also for children, to cure in a fairly short time.

1. Packet containing mustard powder.
2. A sheet completely filled with a layer of mustard powder.

What diseases are put mustard plasters

Mustard plasters are placed for any kind of cough: wet, dry, with or without abscesses. Most often they are prescribed for colds, such as bronchitis, pneumonia and SARS.

Before using mustard plasters for the treatment of cough, you need to know that they help best with:

Properties

Despite the simplicity of the composition, mustard plasters have many useful properties used to treat diseases.

Namely:

• have a warming effect;
• relieve inflammation of the lungs;
• eliminate cough;
• relieve local pain;
• osteochondrosis;
• reduce pain with bruises and muscle strain, rupture of ligaments.

They help in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, laryngitis, sinusitis, sciatica.

How the remedy works

For the treatment of cough and respiratory infections, warming procedures are used, including mustard plasters.

They irritate the receptors of the skin, due to which blood vessels dilate, blood flow improves, and substances begin to be produced that help the body resist infection.

Mustard plasters also relieve pain, accelerate the process of relieving inflammation during coughing, tracheitis, colds and bronchitis.

The warming property of mustard plasters has a positive effect on the body:

• When the skin is heated, the human immunity is activated.
• At the site of inflammation, blood circulation improves, which leads to a speedy recovery.
• Mustard plasters increase blood circulation and dilate blood vessels. With the blood flow, more oxygen and essential components enter the sore spot, which help fight the disease. When mustard powder is mixed with warm water, essential oils are released that help the patient breathe more easily.

According to doctors, mustard plasters are one of the most inexpensive and effective means in the fight against cough.

Which mustard plasters to choose for adults and children

Pharmacies sell mustard plasters of 2 types:

• thick paper bags with mustard powder inside. They are assembled in blocks for greater convenience;
• leaflets that are covered with dried mustard on one side.

They are used both for the treatment of childhood and adult diseases, but in the first case a number of precautions are observed.

You can also make mustard plasters at home by steaming mustard and applying it to one side of thick paper. Doctors recommend using them only for the treatment of an adult.

How to put mustard plasters correctly - instructions

In order to properly put a mustard plaster, several conditions must be met:

1. First, the mustard plaster is dipped in heated water with a temperature of about 35-40 degrees. At a water temperature of more than 40 degrees, mustard plasters lose their properties.
2. The wet mustard leaf is then pressed with the smeared side against the patient's body. If the skin is very sensitive, then you can put porous paper or gauze under the mustard plaster.
3. Then you need to wrap the patient in a warm towel and put under the covers.
4. In the same way, mustard plasters are put on their feet. Dry mustard leaves should be put in woolen socks and put on before going to bed.

It is impossible to achieve a good result if you do not know the technique for performing the procedure for bronchitis, myositis, headaches and similar symptoms of diseases.

With migraine, they are placed on the back of the head, with neuralgic diseases - on the sore spot. These methods are used not only for the treatment of adults, but also for the treatment of children.

Doctors insist that it is necessary to act according to the instructions and not to exceed the prescribed duration of treatment. Otherwise, complications may begin or a skin burn may occur.

When coughing for adults

The presented method of treatment is used for prolonged cough or in the first stages of the disease to prevent the development of the disease:

1. Mustard plasters are placed on the back and chest. If the patient has problems with the heart muscle or is at risk of developing heart disease, then the patch is placed only on the back.
2. From above, the part of the body to be heated is wrapped in a soft towel or covered with a warm blanket.
3. The mustard strips are removed with great care so that the paper does not tear and the mustard powder does not get on exposed areas of the body.
4. The skin is treated with a greasy cream, and the patient must remain in bed for several hours.

With a cold in adults

With a prolonged runny nose, the patch is applied to the feet - in adults they can be placed both over the entire surface of the leg and on the heel. But doctors do not recommend sticking a plaster on the nose.

So, how to put mustard plasters with a stuffy nose:

1. A strip of mustard powder is dipped in water for 15 seconds, and then shaken to remove excess moisture.
2. Slowly attach the mustard plaster to the foot (heel) and wrap it with cling film in several layers.
3. Put on terry socks and wrap yourself in a blanket for several hours. If the skin on the stupas is quite hard, then the plaster can be kept on the leg all night.

If the feet are completely covered with rough skin and the procedure does not bring a positive result, doctors allow mustard plasters to be applied to the back.

When coughing in children

Mustard plasters can be used for dry and wet coughs. The main thing is to make sure that the product does not cause an allergic reaction.

For the treatment of wet cough, it is enough to carry out one procedure so that the bronchi and lungs are cleared of sputum.

With a dry cough, mustard plasters need to be used a little longer, but a positive result will not be long in coming - the patient will feel better on the third day, it will become easier to breathe and pain will decrease.

Home treatment rules include the following steps:

1. Mustard plasters stay in warm water for 5-10 seconds.
2. The plaster with a wet cough lies between the shoulder blades, and with a dry one - on the back or calves. In any case, the patient must be wrapped in a blanket.
3. The time of the procedure directly depends on the age of the small patient. For example, children under 3 years old will be able to withstand mustard plasters for no more than 3 minutes. Babies from 4 to 7 years old are recommended to carry out the procedure for no longer than 5 minutes. And for children under 12 years old - no more than 10 minutes.
4. After removing the mustard plasters, wipe the skin with a towel, and a thin ball of petroleum jelly is applied on top and rubbed in with smooth movements.
5. At the end, the baby is again covered with a blanket or dressed in warm clothes, at the same time giving warm tea with raspberries.

With a cold in children

When a child is tormented by a runny nose, a mustard patch is applied to the feet, observing some safety rules:

1. The mustard plaster is lowered into the water for 5 minutes and applied to the leg with the back side.
2. Another option is to moisten a napkin with vegetable oil, wrap the skin with it, and apply a strip of mustard on top with gentle movements.
3. After the mustard plasters are removed from the skin, the feet are wiped with a towel, treated with a hypoallergenic cream and kept warm.

Mustard plaster on the neck and sternum area with tracheitis

With tracheitis, a mustard patch is applied to the lower part of the neck and lasts no more than 10 minutes.

After the procedure, a soothing cream is applied to the reddened area, and a turtleneck is put on top or a scarf is tied.

It is possible to “install” mustard plasters in the sternum (without touching the heart) or on the back.

How to put on your back

Before putting mustard plasters when coughing on your back, you must:

1. Lay the patient in a comfortable position so that the arms lie along the body, and the head is at the level of the body.
2. Mustard plasters soaked in warm water are placed on the upper back or between and under the shoulder blades. They need to be smoothed out with your hands so that the mustard spreads evenly over the skin.
3. The compress should not be placed on the spine and kept for more than 15 minutes.
4. Be sure to cover the patient with a towel or blanket during the procedure, and then lubricate his body with vegetable oil, petroleum jelly or cream.

How to put on the chest

A mustard patch is applied to the chest for diseases of the respiratory organs. This is not difficult if:

1. Soak the mustard plaster in water before use and put it in place of the diaphragm.
2. At a time, from top to bottom, experts recommend using 2 or 3 patches, which will evenly warm up the internal organs.
3. It is necessary to avoid getting mustard powder on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe heart muscle, as this will provoke its excessive work.
4. After the home procedure, keep the chest warm and do not get out of bed once again.

Mustard plasters for caviar

With colds, doctors often advise their patients to make a compress on the calf muscles. This has the following reasons:

• so the effect of treatment comes faster;
• it is easy to apply such a bandage without outside help;
• the skin on the legs of adults is not as sensitive and the risk of burns is reduced.

Basic rules for such a home procedure:

1. When coughing, mustard plasters are placed on the calves with the mustard layer down and gently pressed against the skin.
2. A piece of fabric is applied on top, and then the patch is wrapped to the leg with a bandage. This makes it possible, in case of urgent need, to get out of bed or bend your legs.
3. Wrap up for 10 minutes. in a blanket, then remove the bandage and pour over the surface to be treated with slightly lukewarm water.

Mustard plasters on the legs, on the heels

Mustard plasters can also be used for baths during a cold. For this you need:

1. Heat water to no more than 40 degrees and pour it into a bowl.
2. Put 2 mustard plasters on the bottom or, in extreme cases, dissolve 3 large spoons of mustard powder in warm water.
3. Lower your feet into a basin, and cover your legs with a warm blanket or blanket.
4. Steam for 30 minutes or until unpleasant sensations appear. Top up with warm water as needed.
5. At the end of the time, wipe your feet with a towel, put on warm socks and go to bed or at least lie down for 2-3 hours.
6. After the procedure, put on warm socks and lie under the covers.

Mustard plasters in socks

Sprinkling mustard on your socks is another way to use mustard plasters for medicinal purposes.

Most often it is applied to small children or people with sensitive skin, since this option is more gentle, although it takes more time:

1. Before starting treatment, the feet must be wiped with a dry towel.
2. Mustard powder is poured into socks made of natural material (preferably cotton), with the expectation that an adult needs 2 large spoons per foot, and a child needs one small spoon.
3. This compress is put on the legs, and on top - one more socks.
4. This should be done all night, and in the morning wash off the mustard with warm water without soap and other cosmetics.

Precautionary measures

Mustard plasters will not bring trouble if:

• put a paper napkin or gauze between the skin and the mustard patch;
• remove mustard plasters if there is a deterioration in the general condition, the heartbeat quickens and the pressure rises;
• drafts, cold air and hypothermia should be avoided. It is important to wear warm clothes, put on slippers and drink plenty of warm fluids;
• the skin is treated with petroleum jelly or a greasy cream. In the absence of these drugs, doctors allow in extreme cases to use sour cream;
• it is forbidden to treat on a “warmed up” area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin, apply cologne or other alcohol tinctures;
• during treatment, you can not drink alcohol and smoke.

It is important to know! Before starting treatment, it is necessary to conduct a text on the presence of an allergic reaction in the patient. Do not use them in case of rashes, lesions, boils, pimples or open wounds on the skin.

Contraindications

It is not always allowed to put mustard plasters when coughing. If the patient's body temperature is above 37 degrees mustard plaster, it is strictly forbidden to put it. In this case, additional heating of the body will bring nothing but a deterioration in the condition.

In addition, there are a number of diseases in which it is strictly forbidden to put mustard plasters.

It is forbidden to use the remedy for short-term diseases, include:

• allergic cough;
• allergic reaction to mustard;
• bronchial asthma;
• obstructive bronchitis;
• neurodermatitis;
• dermatological diseases;
• malignant or benign tumors;
• inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, associated with purulent formations;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• thrombosis.

Putting mustard plasters when coughing is strictly prohibited if there are such accompanying symptoms:

• chills and fever;
• weakness and frequent fatigue;
• open wounds on the skin (including abrasions and deep scratches);
• convulsive syndrome;
• risk of bleeding in the lungs.

Is it possible to replace them with pepper plaster?

The use of a pepper or mustard plaster in accordance with the instructions for a cold has a positive effect and helps recovery.

The composition of the patch includes natural ingredients that create an analgesic and warming effect. At the same time, sputum discharge improves, and coughing decreases.

Before applying the patch, the skin is degreased with an alcohol-containing solution, and then wiped dry. Put the patch on the back of the patient between the spine and shoulder blades. Keep od 2 to 3 days. After that, the patch should be replaced with a new one. Treatment in this way is long, but after 2-3 weeks relief and recovery come.

The mustard patch acts more gently than mustard plasters, but its use also has contraindications.

It can be used by pregnant women if there is no discomfort in the lower abdomen. During lactation, a woman should also pay attention to whether the child is allergic to the patch. If these symptoms are present, the patch should be removed immediately.

How and where to put mustard plasters and pepper plaster when coughing

The patch should not be used:

• on skin that has damage or an abundance of moles and birthmarks;
• if you are allergic to any of the components of the patch;
• with dermatological diseases;
• with very sensitive skin;
• in the treatment of infants and young children.

If irritation occurs after using the patch, you need to lubricate this place with a healing, skin-soothing cream.

Is it possible to put during pregnancy?

The action of mustard plasters is harmful for pregnant women. As a rule, the manufacturer does not indicate this in contraindications, but according to doctors, this is so. There are good reasons not to use this method of treatment for women who are expecting a baby:

During the use of mustard plasters, pressure rises, and the vessels in the uterus narrow, and the child begins to receive less oxygen, which has a very bad effect on the development of the fetus. In addition, mustard has an effect that can cause abortion.

Women during this period need to use other types and methods of treatment. Such as:

• Inhalations that will not harm the expectant mother, but will bring a lot of benefits. Inhalations can be done with the addition of herbs that give an expectorant effect and help to remove sputum.
• Chamomile, calendula, eucalyptus, this is not a complete list of herbs that can be used in the treatment of pregnant women. In the pharmacy, you can buy ready-made mixtures for inhalation. The main thing at the same time is to check if there are any allergies to any herbs in the expectant mother.
• Do not forget about the use of essential oils, such as fir. Or the well-known ointment - the Vietnamese star. Use them carefully so as not to harm the mother and fetus.
• Perhaps the use of honey massage. The effect of it is the same as that of mustard plasters, but without harm to the body.
• An iodine mesh can be applied to the back, excluding the spine.
• Tea with coltsfoot or linden is considered an excellent folk remedy for coughing. The use of warm milk with honey also copes well with this problem.

Is it possible to have mustard plasters for pregnant women and children under one year old?

The main task of mustard plasters is to warm up the skin and make the immune system work hard. During pregnancy, this effect can cause uterine contractions, which will adversely affect the condition of the fetus.

A miscarriage may occur or a pregnancy may freeze, both in the early and late periods. Therefore, before using mustard plasters, a special test should be done, if necessary.

And children up to a year will experience a strong load on the heart, which is fraught with a disastrous result. So in both cases it is better to look for alternative treatments.

Where to put mustard plasters for bronchitis?

With bronchitis and a strong cough, mustard plasters are placed on the back and chest.

If the patient has heart problems, then mustard plasters are placed exclusively on the back.

Do I need to treat the skin after mustard plasters?

After removing the mustard plasters, the places of redness should be wiped with a dry towel, and the reddened area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin should be lubricated with a moisturizer. This procedure will allow you to feel pleasant warmth for another 20-30 minutes. The patient should continue to be in bed for at least 30 minutes. The best option would be to carry out such a procedure before going to bed.

Special instructions for the treatment of children

When coughing, mustard plasters are placed for children in the same way as for adults, but there are some differences.

First of all, mustard plasters are placed exclusively on the back of the child. Given that babies have thin and delicate skin, it is not recommended to apply mustard leaf directly to the baby's skin. It would be better to cover the back with a small piece of gauze or thin fabric and only then apply a mustard plaster.

The first procedure lasts no more than 5 minutes. See how the child reacts, if there is an allergic reaction on the skin. If everything is going well, then each subsequent procedure should be increased by 1-2 minutes. However, the maximum mustard plasters should be on the body for no more than 10 minutes.

Check the area under the mustard plaster every few minutes. Each child has his own pain threshold, so some children cry from the slightest redness, others even suffer severe pain. Be careful not to burn yourself.

After removing the mustard plasters, the baby needs to be wiped and smeared with cream. Then wrap up and put to bed. Never use alcohol-based rubbing instead of a cream.

Dry mustard leaves are also used, which are put in socks and dressed for the baby at night. In this case, the child should be covered with a blanket.

How often can you put mustard plasters?

It should be borne in mind that mustard plasters for coughing can be placed for an adult no more than 1 time per day. If mustard leaves are given to a child, then they are applied every other day.

How many days put mustard plasters

Without the permission of a medical practitioner, mustard plasters are not used for more than 4 days in a row. This is especially true in cases where a positive result is not observed during treatment.

With a strong cough, the course of treatment can increase up to 10 days, but this only applies to adults and children who are already 12 years old.

How many times a day?

In severe forms of the disease, mustard plasters are placed 2 times a day. But often doctors recommend not to abuse this method and use a mustard patch once a day.

The most suitable time is just before bedtime, as the patient will have the opportunity to relax, warm up and allow the body to heal itself.

The exposure time of the product on the body

For adult patients, the first "trial" mustard plaster is applied for 5 minutes. The next compress can be extended up to 10-15 minutes if an allergic reaction does not appear or blisters do not appear. In this case, there should not be a strong burning sensation.

The place under the mustard plasters should warm up well and may tingle a little. Ideally, the patient should feel pleasant warmth. If obvious pain symptoms or severe burning sensation appear during the procedure, the procedure should be stopped immediately.

After removing the mustard leaves, you need to wipe the place of redness with a towel and grease with any greasy cream or oil. Then again wrap the patient and leave in bed for at least half an hour.

When it comes to children, the mustard patch is applied immediately for no more than 2 minutes. Each time this time increases if the patient's age exceeds 7 years or there is a doctor's permission for such actions.

The procedure is terminated prematurely if the child complains of pain, burning, or if the upper layer of the epidermis turns red very quickly and strongly.

If these rules are not observed, burns may form on the body.

If the patient has a fever

Mustard plasters are forbidden to use even when the patient's body temperature reaches 37 degrees. It is too dangerous because of the heavy load on the internal organs and the risk of making the body work for wear and tear.

Mustard wrap: pros and cons

With bronchitis, mustard wrap is often used. Mix 1 tablespoon of dry mustard, honey and flour with 2 tablespoons of water. This mixture is applied to gauze and a circular compress is made. From above, such a compress is covered with a film, and then with a warm scarf or towel.

The positive aspects of this procedure include:

• availability of components;
• low cost;
• ease of use;
• good result.

The disadvantages include:

• honey is a strong allergen;
• not with all diseases such a procedure is possible;
• the skin must be intact;
• not suitable for sensitive skin;
• not used at elevated body temperature.

Mustard plaster burn - what to do?

If the correct use of mustard plasters is not observed, a burn may occur. Burn symptoms are as follows:

• the skin becomes swollen and bright red;
• dizziness begins;
• the patient is nauseated.

In case of a mild burn, you can treat yourself at home. The patient should be given pain medication. Apply lotions from decoctions of chamomile or calendula. Give plenty of drink. Treat the burned area with alcohol and leave it open for a while. Kefir or sour cream is also used.

Step-by-step instructions for help provide for the following methods:

1. Treat the burn area with cool, but not ice-cold water.
2. Blot the damaged area with a sterile tissue to get rid of excess moisture. Doing this with a towel is highly undesirable.
3. Use an antiseptic and apply a bandage. It should not be very tight and it is very important to change the bandages at least 2 times a day.
4. Doctors warn that it is forbidden to lubricate the burn with fat, oil or cream - the pain syndrome will not decrease from this, and the wound will be covered with a film, which will only increase the burning sensation and heat. Heat stroke can occur, the general condition of the body worsens and cardiac arrest occurs.

After the start of proper treatment, damaged skin is restored no later than after 10-14 days.

The scar remains in rare cases, but even then it is easy to heal with the help of therapeutic ointments.

During the healing period, it is necessary to use a bandage bandage only in the case when contact with the skin causes severe discomfort. It is also forbidden to touch the burn site with your hands and peel off the resulting crust in order to avoid infection. If the burns have blood blisters, you need to see a doctor immediately.

Putting mustard plasters when coughing is not as difficult as it might seem. This method of treatment has been used by people from different countries for many decades, and all thanks to its availability, effectiveness and lack of side effects.

Knowing how to use mustard plasters correctly, you can quickly cure a cold, dry or wet cough. Using folk methods of treatment, you can be sure of the safety of the remedy for the body, so as not to harm the health of drugs with potent chemical components.

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