Features of mustard plasters
When the application is applied to the surface of the skin, the blood vessels dilate, which improves blood circulation and the body's immune properties. The appearance of heat stimulates the autonomic system, tension increases, and the risk of negative consequences of high blood pressure decreases. Increased release of phytoncides blocks the proliferation of viruses and infections.
To lower blood pressure, mustard is used in the following places:
- back of the head;
- shoulder strap;
- caviar;
- On the neck, outside the area of the lymph nodes.
The easiest way is to apply it to the calf area. This method is often called "mustard shoeing." It is recommended to wear a warm wool sock to get the best effect over the applied patch. This can be done to stabilize blood pressure readings, but during peak surges, urgent medical attention is needed.
Mustards are used as an addition to conservative treatment and alleviate the symptoms of the disease, but are not a complete replacement for pharmacotherapy.
Alternative methods to reduce blood pressure
When mustard plasters are not suitable in individual cases, you can use alternative methods of lowering blood pressure with a similar effect on blood vessels, for example:
- Soak the wipes in apple cider vinegar diluted with water and apply to the feet for 25 minutes.
- Mix 1 tsp. "Corvalol", tinctures of motherwort, hawthorn and valerian. Dilute one tbsp with water. spoon of tincture. Drink daily if you have high blood pressure.
- It is recommended to pour cold water over the neck area, face, or apply a cold compress to the back of the head and forehead. Take cool water baths for your feet.
Calendula is used for hypertension and many other diseases
- It is recommended to drink calendula alcohol infusion daily, 15 drops.
- Drink a mixture of cranberry, carrot and beet juice with the addition of one tsp. honey and vodka. Use 1 tbsp. l. daily three times a day.
- For high blood pressure, it is recommended to massage the chest, back of the head and temporal area for 20 minutes.
- If there is a sudden increase in pressure, you should lie on your stomach, face into the pillow. Place a couple of pieces of ice on your neck.
- Breathing exercises are recommended. You should hold your breath for 30 seconds, then exhale slowly. Perform the procedure for 5 minutes.
In addition to home remedies, effective medications are recommended: “Capoten”, “Enap”, “Noliprel”.
Mustard plasters are considered a universal method that effectively copes with high blood pressure, especially at the initial stage of the development of hypertension. This is an auxiliary remedy that does not replace the main course of treatment. Therefore, after stopping the attack, you must consult a doctor.
Selection of mustard plasters
The traditional means now are paper sheets with a layer of mustard inside.
The effectiveness of treatment largely depends on the quality of the warming drug, so when purchasing, you should pay attention to several aspects.
Highlights include:
- layer stability - paper layers must be tightly closed, preventing the contents from spilling out;
- smell - it should not emit a sour or musty smell, but a specific aroma appears after dipping high-quality sheets into water;
- Expiration date - when purchasing, pay attention to the date of manufacture;
- color - good quality powder should have a bright, uniform color.
Is it possible to make mustard plasters with your own hands?
You can make mustard plasters for pressure yourself. The effectiveness of a home remedy will be greater than pharmacy options. To make mustard plasters you will need:
- dry mustard;
- flour;
- warm water;
- cotton or any natural fabric.
Take 1 tablespoon of each ingredient and mix thoroughly. Place the mixture on a cloth and apply to the area, cover with a warm towel on top. These mustard plasters should be kept for no longer than 5 minutes, as they are much stronger than pharmaceutical ones. Homemade mustard plasters should be used no more than once a day. The course of treatment should be no longer than 5 days.
The effect of mustard plasters on blood pressure
A sudden increase in pressure leads to a sudden rush of blood to the head, which is dangerous due to the possibility of a stroke. When the tonometer shows 160, action must be taken immediately.
The effect of reducing blood pressure can be obtained with high blood pressure using mustard powder, improving blood supply processes. Due to the irritating effect of the powder, it is drawn back to the site of blood application, thus achieving the effect of lowering blood pressure. This action has several directions - it restores tone, improves blood microcirculation, and increases the body's resistance.
Back of the head or calf muscles
In case of a sharp rise in pressure, the first and simplest help will be mustard plasters. They are quite simple to use, and they bring maximum effect.
All you need to do is apply it to a certain place.
Where should you put mustard plasters for high blood pressure? Common locations for mustard plaster are:
- occipital part;
- calf muscles;
- lumbar area;
- shoulder area.
The most effective area of influence of the mustard patch is the occipital part and calf muscles:
- When attaching mustard plaster to the neck under high pressure, it is not recommended to wet it in hot water, as this can cause a burn and the essential oils will lose their healing effect. The mustard plaster should be kept on the back of the head for 10 minutes. During the procedure, blood flows out from the vascular walls of the brain, the pressure decreases and normalizes.
- Mustard plaster for high blood pressure is also applied to the calves, but the effect will be less effective, unlike mustard plaster on the occipital region. For the calf muscles, it is better to take warm baths with the addition of 1 tbsp. spoons of mustard, which is placed in a linen bag and immersed in water. The procedure lasts about 20 minutes.
Rules for the use of mustard plasters for hypertension
For the procedure you will need a container of warm water. Do not plunge sheets into boiling water as this may cause burns and the effectiveness of the active ingredient is reduced when exposed to high temperatures.
Before applying sheets under high pressure, the surface of the skin should be cleaned of cosmetics and contaminants in advance. The sheets are immersed in water for several minutes and removed after the mustard layer is completely saturated with liquid. Next, you need to determine where to host the application.
When applying, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- The application is applied to the skin for no more than 20 minutes;
- the course of therapy can last up to 5 days;
- One day consists of no more than 2 treatment procedures.
- If a strong burning sensation occurs, you should stop taking the product.
After applying high pressure, apply the product to the towel for better heat retention. After use, the skin area should not be treated with alcohol-based products, but rather lubricated with a regular fatty cream.
What is the beneficial effect of mustard plasters?
Effects of mustard plasters on high blood pressure:
- relax vascular walls;
- activate blood circulation;
- dilate capillaries.
At a temperature of 45°, mustard plaster begins to release essential oils that have a healing effect. In addition to oils, mustard plaster evaporates phytoncides, which prevent the development of various pathogenic microorganisms.
Mustard plasters are not used:
- during pregnancy;
- elevated temperature;
- with inflammation of the respiratory tract;
- for skin diseases;
- individual intolerance.
Mustard plasters will help with high blood pressure.
Mustard plasters with high blood pressure will be useful only at the first stage of the disease.
Possible side effects
In most cases, the occurrence of side effects after consuming mustard is associated with improper execution of the procedure.
The consequences of incorrect actions can be:
- the appearance of an allergic reaction;
- labored breathing;
- redness and itching of the skin;
- temperature increase.
Even if such side effects do occur, their duration is short-lived. Redness of the skin for 3 hours is normal. The appearance of alarming symptoms should be a reason to seek help from a doctor.
How to cure a burn after mustard plaster?
A burning compress is not a harmless remedy and, if the rules and terms of use are not followed, it can cause 1-2 and even 3-degree skin burns (for example, if a person fell asleep with mustard plaster).
A burn after using the product is indicated by severe redness, swelling of the tissues, swollen blisters of the skin (sometimes with blood content), as well as traces of hemorrhages. In this case, it is necessary to urgently provide first aid to the person and seek medical help. The doctor will determine the area of tissue damage and, if the burn is 2-3 degrees, will prescribe treatment in a hospital, and if the burn is 1 degree, will prescribe home treatment.
To begin with, it is important to completely remove the irritant (particles of mustard powder) from the affected area by washing the skin with cool water and applying an antiseptic. Among the pharmaceutical products used:
- Hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine bigluconate are suitable as a disinfectant.
- For unbearable pain, it is better to take a painkiller, as well as an antihistamine and a sedative.
- To accelerate tissue healing, regenerating ointments and gel compositions are used, for example, Solcoseryl, Panthenol.
It is forbidden to lubricate a freshly affected area with oils and fatty cosmetic creams, as they create an oily film on the body that does not allow fresh air to penetrate the wound and cool it. These compositions can be used after wounds have healed and inflammation has been relieved.
It is recommended to use cooling compresses based on cabbage leaves, carrots and raw potatoes. Vegetables are thoroughly chopped, wrapped in gauze and applied to the affected area. You can also use a towel soaked in a decoction of herbs: chamomile, calendula, sage, St. John's wort. Aloe and chilled fermented milk products (kefir, sour cream) are no less useful.
If there are no positive results, seek help from a specialist.
Contraindications
Despite the natural composition of mustard and its effectiveness in treating many diseases, this remedy should be used with caution. Restrictions on the possibility of use are dictated by the specific condition of the person, therefore the application should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Contraindications to the use of mustard are:
- increased body temperature above 37.5 ° C;
- Presence of damage or injury to the skin;
- asthma;
- malignant tumors.
Mustard tablets should not be used if you are personally intolerant to the components of the product, but should be used with caution if you are prone to allergic reactions.
What precautions should you take?
Place the mustard plaster on the back of the head or neck and shoulders correctly.
In order not to harm your health, you should adhere to the following precautions:
- When a hypertensive patient has an inflammatory disease accompanied by a high temperature, mustard plasters cannot be used.
- In case of severe burning or pain, the mustard patch must be removed.
- In case of burned skin, wash the affected area with boiled water and cover with a cotton cloth.
- It is forbidden to treat the damaged area with alcohol; it is preferable to use Vaseline.
- Mustard plasters should not be placed on damaged areas of the body, so as not to provoke complications on the skin.
