Remember your childhood. We ran into the street, got wet to the skin and now you are slowly making your way to your room so that your mother does not notice. Usually this did not work out, and soon you are already sitting, wrapped in a blanket, with hot tea, and soft socks with mustard are put on your cold feet. And today many mothers trust this method.
It would seem that today pharmacies are simply bursting with an abundance of drugs for the prevention and treatment of colds. However, they all have side effects, and besides, the price bites very hard. Therefore, mustard continues to be put into socks, and many mothers firmly believe that this folk remedy will easily help to cope with all unpleasant symptoms.
From antiquity to the present day
In the days of our great-grandmothers, there were practically no medicines, except for what nature gave. It was believed that at the first sign of a runny nose, the only thing that was required was mustard in socks for the whole night. The next morning the child felt much better. However, our grandmothers did not even suspect that they were using a complex method of reflexology. They saw the end result, remembered and passed on this experience to the next generations. 
Skin contact
What happens after the mustard gets into the socks? The child's skin is very sensitive, and there are acupuncture points on the feet, the stimulation of which can lead to a significant improvement in the state of the body. This is the mechanism that this method uses. Poured mustard into socks irritates biologically active points, among which there are those that are responsible for the respiratory system. It causes slight irritation of the skin surface due to the essential oils contained in the seed. The surface of the foot heats up somewhat, metabolic processes are activated in it, which leads to a decrease in the manifestations of a cold. 
Is this method suitable for baby's delicate skin?
Mustard in socks for colds is most often added to babies. Adults prefer more serious methods, ranging from alcoholic propolis tincture to antibiotics. But in order to protect the child's body from drugs, mothers often use various folk methods... The well-known doctor Komarovsky says that this method is suitable only to reassure the parents, the treatment process is underway, you don't have to worry.
There are actually two points to note here:
Preparation for the procedure
It is very useful to buy a child. Water procedures will allow you to warm up the body, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the respiratory organs. Do not forget that all this applies only to those children who do not have a temperature. You can additionally pour water into a basin and steam the legs. Now wrap the baby in a bath towel and dry well. Make sure that the legs are completely dry. If moisture remains on them, it will absorb it and begin to burn the skin. Of course, this is not at all the effect you expect. A child usually falls asleep with mustard in socks before bedtime. Then you can be sure that she will have enough time to act. Plus, the mustard powder won't interfere with your baby's movement. 
How to pour
You will need to choose good socks that are high enough and tight. You should not choose wool, as the baby will be too hot and, most likely, you will find their contents on the bed in the morning. Dry mustard is poured into socks at night before going to bed. Before doing this, it is very important to make sure that the child has no fever and that his legs are completely dry.
Young mothers often ask how much powder to use. It depends on the size of the child's feet, that is, on his age. From a year to three, one teaspoon will suffice. A preschooler will need a tablespoon, and a teenager can add two. By the way, experienced mothers and grandmothers advise the following method. Take a cotton sock, in the middle of which pour the powder. Shake well to distribute the mustard well. Now put it on the child's leg and warm it on top with a woolen or terry sock. So the child will be comfortable enough, and there is a chance that he will not take it off until the morning.
Does this way help
There are a lot of opinions here. Mustard in socks for a runny nose has been used for so long that, probably, this remedy has a right to exist. The action can be compared to the equally popular mustard plasters. Despite the ridicule of some doctors, many know for themselves that such a compress gives some relief. Here it is necessary to clarify, judging by the reviews of doctors, they are not against the use of methods traditional medicine... However, they categorically reject the fact that their parents use them at their own discretion, without consulting a clinic. Only a pediatrician can assess the condition of the baby and give recommendations to the mother, including foot baths, mustard in socks and various warming ointments.
Instead of a conclusion
The position of the doctors is understandable, you should not self-medicate, since mustard, poured into socks, acts only as an auxiliary tool in the complex therapy. And now I would like to once again refer to the parents' feedback. Here, the belief in mustard is ineradicable. Hundreds of years will pass, and still experienced grandmothers will tell young mothers how to put mustard seed into socks. Numerous reviews indicate that if you noticed the first symptoms of a cold and managed to carry out such an event, then the disease will pass much easier, if at all.
Mustard powder for health and beautyDear readers, probably many people have mustard powder at home. We also use it for culinary purposes. Homemade mustard has such an aroma. And what a taste! It can never be compared to store-bought mustard. We add it to meat and fish dishes. It is widely used in everyday life. Have you tried washing dishes with mustard? No store-bought dishwashing detergent can compare with it. Moreover, there is no chemistry. One pluses.
And also do not forget about it in the season of colds and flu. Today I want to talk about what to use mustard powder for our health and beauty. Buda would be glad if you also share your recipes for using mustard powder.
Mustard powder (dry mustard) for colds
Even our great-grandmothers knew about the effectiveness of dry mustard for colds. Mustard irritates nerve endings, which causes reflex reactions of the skin and mucous membranes. This action is indicated for colds, flu, viral diseases, pneumonia, bronchitis. There is a gentle warming up of the whole organism. At the same time, it can be long-term (we will talk about this below).
Important! What do we all need to know when using dry mustard? Unstable enzymes that make up mustard evaporate when exposed to hot water, which means that some useful properties is lost. Therefore, before starting the procedures, powder or mustard plasters are diluted with warm water.
It is also important to remember that mustard powder can cause an allergic reaction, so use it carefully. To avoid side effects, it is best to test it on the skin beforehand.
How can we use mustard powder for colds? The most common uses of mustard powder for colds are mustard socks, mustard baths, and mustard plasters.
Mustard powder in socks
Leg warming procedures are traditionally used for colds. This breadth of application is due to the fact that there are many nerve reflex points on the feet associated with different organs of the body. By acting on the feet with dry heat, we gently and for a long time warm up the entire body.
This is the warmth that mustard socks give. This is a very simple recipe for cough, runny nose and acute respiratory infections. It is especially good to apply it at the first signs and symptoms of a cold.
For this method of treatment, a spoonful of dry mustard is poured into socks made of natural materials (wool, cotton). The procedure is best done before bedtime, and then go to bed in these socks. Wear socks with mustard for at least 7 hours. For children, it is advisable to first put on thin socks on the legs, and on top there are socks with mustard powder.
Can dry mustard be used at temperatures in adults and children?
I remember little daughters. I also always used this method. They liked to walk in socks with mustard, we did not experience any discomfort. But they flatly refused to lie in such socks for the night. We only went during the day.
How to soar your feet with mustard powder?
For colds, foot baths with mustard powder are often used. To prepare such a bath, fill a basin halfway with hot water (about 40 degrees), and add two tablespoons of mustard powder there. You can also add a few drops of pine, eucalyptus, or mint essential oils.
Stir in some water and powder and dip your feet into a basin. It is good to cover the legs, immersed in the basin, with a blanket on top.
The duration of taking a mustard bath is 15-20 minutes. The water should not be allowed to cool down, so add a little hot water to the basin. Be careful when you carry out the procedure for children so as not to burn their feet.
After finishing the procedure, rub them thoroughly with a dry towel and put on warm socks.
To completely relieve the symptoms of a cold, it is worth doing such baths daily for several days. Again, I'll tell you right away here, you can't soar your feet when elevated temperature body.
Mustard bath
For health purposes, you can also take a full body bath with dry mustard. For this purpose, take about 300 grams. dry mustard, in a separate bowl, mix it with warm water until thick sour cream. Then add the mixture to the filled tub and mix the water thoroughly.
You can immerse yourself in a mustard bath for a short time - maximum 5 minutes. After the end of the procedure, you need to take a hot shower and then it is better to lie down to rest, cover yourself with a blanket for at least a couple of hours, or better for the whole night.
Contraindications to the use of such baths:
- Increased body temperature,
- Hypertension,
- Heart problems.
- Pregnancy,
- Oncology,
- Chronic inflammation of the pelvic organs,
- Varicose veins,
- Diseases of the blood.
- Skin diseases.
Mustard plasters. How to bet?
You can buy special mustard plasters at the pharmacy. They are a very effective way to deal with colds... How to use mustard plasters correctly?
First, dip the mustard plaster in a bowl of warm water, hold for 20 seconds, and let the water drain. Then apply it to the skin, mustard side down. Traditionally, for colds, mustard plasters are applied to the back, chest or soles of the feet. Never put mustard plasters on the heart area!
To make the treatment more effective, it is advised to cover the mustard plasters with polyethylene and press with a bandage. From above, you can cover the patient with a blanket.
Warm-up times with mustard plasters are a maximum of 15-20 minutes for adults and 5 minutes for children. If a strong burning sensation is felt on the skin, it is recommended to remove the mustard plasters.
The time for applying mustard plasters depends on many factors. Sometimes you buy fresh mustard plasters, and 5 minutes is enough even for adults. Otherwise, you can get an unpleasant reaction in the form of burning skin. You can even get burned. Be careful!
Use mustard plasters very carefully in the treatment of children! It is advisable to enlist the support of an experienced person in this matter or clarify the details with a doctor. And it is best to put mustard plasters on children through gauze.
Contraindications for mustard powder treatment
It is important to remember that not everyone can use mustard powder in treatment! Such procedures are contraindicated for:
- the presence of cuts and wounds on the skin;
- the presence of skin diseases - pyoderma, diffuse neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and some others;
- with oncology;
- mustard plasters are prohibited for diseases with high temperature;
- baths are contraindicated for varicose veins, fever, arterial hypertension, chronic inflammation pelvic organs, blood pathologies and during pregnancy.
Where to buy mustard powder
It is not difficult to buy mustard powder - it is sold in supermarkets and pharmacies.
How to make mustard from dry powder
It is necessary to take mustard powder, sift through a small strainer.
1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of powder 1 tbsp. a spoonful of boiling water. We grind well until a thick "dough" is formed, then add another 1 tbsp. a spoonful of boiling water. Thus, no lumps will remain in our mustard.
We leave the mixture for 10 - 15 minutes, during this time essential oils will be released from the mustard in the required amount.
Now add 1 teaspoon of sugar and vegetable oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the mustard. You can replace the latter with lemon juice. We rub everything well. You can also add honey and spices to the mustard to taste. Transfer the mustard to a glass container and close tightly.
Another, no less interesting mustard recipe can be seen in the video
Everyone who loves mustard should know that it is not recommended to take it in case of gastrointestinal tract diseases, pancreatic diseases. Let us be wise. If you like mustard, it is better to use it little by little and infrequently.
Mustard powder for hair growth
Mustard has long been recognized as one of the best folk remedies for stimulating hair growth. She also actively helps in the prevention of hair loss. Mustard powder contains ingredients that improve the supply of nutrients to the hair roots. Regularly using dry mustard in masks to strengthen hair, we will be able to observe the acceleration of hair growth up to 2-3 cm per month. Also, mustard effectively fights hair grease.
Mustard powder hair masks
Precautions: before actively using mustard in hair masks, you must definitely check your own sensitivity to it and individual tolerance. Apply some mustard powder diluted in water to the back of the brush and wait a minute. If you notice redness and itching, it is worth ditching the mustard product.
Important! For all masks, dilute the mustard powder only with warm water, not hot! And now let's look directly at several recipes for hair masks.
Miracle mustard mask to accelerate hair growth
Mask composition: mustard powder - 2 tbsp. spoons, warm water - 2 tbsp. spoons, yolk - 1 pc., olive oil (or other cosmetic oil) - 2 tbsp. spoons, granulated sugar - 2 tsp. Stir powder and water until smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients. Apply the mask to the hair roots. Cover with plastic and wrap. It is worth holding the mask for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Hair growth mask with mustard and yeast
Mask composition: dry yeast - 1 tbsp. spoon, sugar - 1 tbsp. spoon, a little warm water, mustard - 1 tsp, honey - 1 tbsp. Combine yeast, sugar and water and place in a warm place to ferment. After 30 minutes, add mustard and honey there, mix the mixture thoroughly. Apply the mask to your hair, warm your head. Keep the mask for about an hour, then wash off with shampoo.
Hair growth mask with kefir and mustard
The composition of the mask: mustard - 1 tsp, egg - 1 pc., Kefir - 2 tbsp. spoons. Mix everything well and rub into the scalp. Cover your head with cellophane and warm with a towel or scarf. Keep the mask for about half an hour, then rinse with shampoo. It is advisable to do this mask 1-2 times a week for a month.
Mask to accelerate the growth of dry hair
Mask composition: mayonnaise - 1 tbsp. spoon, olive oil - 1 tbsp. spoon, mustard powder - 1 teaspoon, butter - 1 teaspoon. Mix everything thoroughly and rub into the hair roots. Then cover the head with plastic and insulate with a towel.
It is necessary to keep such a mask for about half an hour. For a good effect, repeat the procedure 2-3 times a week for a month.
Nourishing mustard mask for intensive hair growth
Mask composition: mustard - 1 tbsp. spoon, honey - 1 teaspoon, almond oil - 1 teaspoon, yolk - 1 pc., rosemary oil - a few drops, kefir - 100 ml. Mix everything well and apply to hair. Cover your head with cellophane, insulate. Keep the mask for 20-40 minutes, then wash off with shampoo.
Hair growth activator mask with dry mustard
The composition of the mask: mustard - 1 tbsp, warm water, garlic - 1 tbsp, onions - 2 tbsp, honey - 1 tbsp, aloe juice - 1 tbsp. Dissolve the mustard in water until the consistency of sour cream. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix and apply to the hair roots. Wrap your head. Keep the mask for 1.5 hours, then rinse.
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Mustard powder
Mustard plasters in children are usually used for coughing: tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia.
Their action is based on irritation of the skin receptors with essential substances of mustard. As a result, there is an expansion of the peripheral vessels of the skin and an increase in blood circulation at the site of application of the mustard plaster, it is assumed that blood circulation also increases in the focus of inflammation. If this procedure is carried out during the period of resolution of the disease, increased blood circulation in the focus is beneficial and accelerates recovery. If the procedure is carried out at the beginning of the disease, increased blood circulation increases the swelling in the focus of inflammation, thereby worsening the course of the disease.
Mustard plasters are of two types: in the form of sheets of paper covered with a layer of mustard and in the form of paper bags containing 3 g of mustard.
It is believed that mustard plasters in the form of packages are softer and less irritating to the skin. In addition, these mustard plasters are more convenient for children, because square bags are smaller and fit on the baby's small chest and back.
When you can't put mustard plasters on a child?
- Mustard plasters are not used if the skin has a rash or damage (wounds).
- Mustard plasters refer to warming procedures, can provoke a rise in temperature and worsen the course of the disease in the acute period (at the onset of the disease). Therefore they never do not apply in the first 3 days from the onset of the disease, as well as when. They can be used during the period of resolution (subsiding) of the disease, if 2-3 days have passed since the child's body temperature returned to normal.
Where to put mustard plasters on a child?
When coughing, mustard plasters are applied from the back in the interscapular space, without affecting the spine or in front of the sternum handle: from the jugular fossa downward, without affecting the heart. Sometimes (with pneumonia) mustard plasters are applied to the lateral surfaces of the chest (over the focus of inflammation). On the area of \u200b\u200bthe heart, spine, shoulder blades, lower back mustard plasters are not given to children.
How to put mustard plasters on a child?
Personally, as a pediatrician and as a mother, I prefer other, softer thermal procedures for coughing over mustard plasters: potato cakes, paraffin. They do not cause allergies and therefore are safer for children, in addition, they cause less discomfort during treatment and, therefore, are easier for children to tolerate.
Potato tortillas
For this procedure, you need to wash several potatoes (1-3) well and boil them in their skins. Then, in a warm form, mash (press down) each potato in the skin to make a cake about 1 cm thick, wrap the cake in a clean cloth slightly moistened with vegetable oil or vaseline oil for better adhesion to the skin.
The cake should be pleasantly warm, the temperature of the cake should be checked on yourself, and then applied to chest baby and cover him with a blanket. The flatbread is placed on the same areas as the mustard plasters.
The duration of one procedure is 15-30 minutes. Potato tortillas can be made daily or every other day. After removing the lozenge, wipe the child's skin thoroughly with a damp towel, then dress the child warmly and put him to bed. The procedure is performed in children from 1 year old. The course of treatment is 1-10 procedures.
Just like mustard plasters, potato cakes are not placed if the child has a rash or wounds on the skin, at elevated temperatures, in the first days of the illness.
Read about paraffin for children.
Mustard in socks for a cold
This procedure is also called mustard socks. Dry mustard powder is poured into the child's socks, 0.5 - 1 teaspoon (you can cut one mustard plaster bag with scissors and pour its contents into the sock). Woolen socks are also worn over the mustard socks. Under the influence of sweat, essential substances of mustard are released and irritate the skin of the feet.
The procedure refers to reflex, is used for a cold. When the skin receptors of the feet are irritated by the essential substances of mustard, the swelling of the nasal mucosa reflexively decreases and nasal breathing is facilitated.
- Dry mustard is milder than mustard plasters... Therefore, mustard socks are worn on a child for a long time 6-10 hours. You can wear them at night, then take them off during the day or wear them all day, and take them off at night.
- Mustard socks are used for children from 1 year old. Small children under 3 years old can wear thin socks first, then another one - pour dry mustard into them and put on woolen ones on top. It is better to dress the child in diapers during the procedure so that the mustard does not get wet.
- After the procedure, the child's feet are thoroughly wiped with a damp towel and woolen socks are put on.
- The procedure is carried out daily. The course of treatment is 1-10 procedures.
- Since mustard can cause allergies for the first time, mustard socks are used with caution, they are not worn on bare legs, but through thin socks, and the child's reaction is monitored.
- At elevated body temperature, as well as in the first 3 days from the onset of the disease, the procedure is not performed.
- Mustard socks are not used if the child has a rash or sores on the feet.
Soar baby feet
You can soar your child's legs with and without mustard. This procedure is called hot foot baths and is used to treat a cold. Her action is reflex. In hot water, the peripheral vessels of the feet expand and the small vessels of the nasal mucosa reflexively narrow, as a result, nasal breathing is facilitated. The addition of mustard to warm water enhances the effect of the procedure.
Foot mustard baths for a cold
- The action of this procedure is similar to mustard socks, but the procedure itself is more severe, therefore its duration is much shorter and it is not applied in children under 3 years of age.
- In 10 liters of water with a temperature of 40-45 C, 40-50 g of dry mustard is diluted, then the child's legs are immersed in the water up to the knee.
- The duration of one procedure is 8-15 minutes - until the skin of the legs becomes red. It is recommended to carry it out in the evening before bedtime.
- After the procedure, the legs are washed with clean warm water, carefully wiped off with a towel and wrapped in a blanket for 30-60 minutes.
- The course of treatment is 1-10 procedures. Mustard foot baths can be done daily or every other day.
- Other recommendations: the procedure is not performed in the presence of a rash or damage to the skin of the legs, at elevated temperatures and in the first days of illness. It is used with caution for the first time due to the possibility of allergies.
For foot baths, it is usually advisable to keep the water warm by periodically adding hot water to the foot bath. At the same time, the mother needs to take safety measures so that very hot water does not get on the child's legs, for this, when adding water, the child must remove his legs from the bath.
If you choose between the leg mustard baths and mustard socks - I prefer mustard socks - it is easier, easier for children to carry, safer, and the same effectiveness.
Soar feet without mustard
Hot foot baths are all the same, only without the mustard. And the recommendations for their implementation are similar. Mustard-free hot foot baths can be used on children with allergies.
Banks for coughing for children
Banks and cupping massage are currently not recommended for children, because. curative action cans and cans massage for coughing has not been proven, but it has been proven that these procedures injure the capillaries and superficial vessels of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. So there is no benefit from cans - only harm.
Mustard for colds can be used in many ways. Some put mustard plasters, others make hot foot baths with mustard, and still others put it in their socks. And everyonetreatment method good in its own way. But we will look at how mustard works if you pour it into socks.
How mustard socks work
Mustard socks work in the same way as mustard plasters - they have a warming effect. Mustard contains many essential oils that irritate the skin and cause blood circulation to accelerate. But mustard plasters act quickly, it is very easy to get burned with them. But if you put mustard powder dry in socks, then it will act slowly, but the risk of getting a burn will be minimal.
How can mustard socks help with colds by eliminating the common cold? It turns out that there are many nerve endings... And if you work on them correctly, then you can be treated for a variety of diseases, including a runny nose, which is often a symptom of a cold. When the feet are warmed, the runny nose recedes, the person feels better.
How to properly pour mustard into socks?
Mustard poured into socks can only help in two cases:
1. When you have just discovered the first symptoms of a cold;
2. When at least 3-4 days have passed since the illness.
In the first case, you will prevent the disease while maintaining your health. And in the second, speed up the healing process. Mustard in socks, as well as mustard plasters applied during the period of an acute cold (1-3 days), do not help to cure: they begin to cause inflammatory diseases.
You can put mustard in socks for both adults and children from one year old. If the child is not yet one year old, then before using mustard, you should consult a pediatrician. Mustard is poured into socks as follows:
1. First check if the feet are dry. If a child has a cold, then in any case, wipe his feet with a dry towel. If the mustard gets wet, it will burn the skin of the feet, which can lead to burns;
2. Pour mustard powder into a cotton sock. For a child, 0.5-1 teaspoon of powder in each sock is enough. For an adult - up to 1-2 tablespoons. The amount of powder used depends on the size of the foot;
3. Socks are put on the feet, and on top of one more - woolen or terry;
4. The socks are not removed for 6-8 hours. Therefore, they are most convenient to put on before bed.
If the child is small, then mustard can cause allergies. To check the reaction of the child's body to mustard, you need to put on mustard socks for the first time on top of thin ones. If all is well, then you can sprinkle mustard in your socks over and over until the cold disappears. To prevent the mustard from getting wet, the child should wear disposable diapers. If it happens that the socks get wet, they should be removed immediately so as not to get burned.
Take off the mustard socks in the morning. Legs are rinsed in warm water and be sure to wear warm woolen socks on them.
Other treatments for colds with mustard
For adults and older children, before going to bed during a cold, you can arrange foot baths with mustard. For this:
They collect hot water in a basin (its temperature should be 40-45 degrees);
Stir 2-3 tablespoons of mustard in water;
They lower their legs and hold them until the water cools down.
But after this procedure, you need to wipe your feet dry, and then put on woolen socks. It is not recommended to get up after a foot bath. The patient should be laid down and covered well with a blanket.
Mustard plasters are an old way of treating colds. With a runny nose, bronchitis and pneumonia, mustard plasters are placed on the chest and shoulder blades, as well as the space between them:
1. Mustard plasters are moistened in warm water and applied to the skin;
2. To prevent the mustard leaves or sachets from falling off, they are fixed. For this, the baby can be wrapped in a diaper;
3. The patient is covered with a blanket, leaving the mustard plasters for 15-20 minutes;
4. If the baby has a cold, the procedure may take less time, since the baby's skin is very delicate, it is easy to burn it.
Contraindications to the use of mustard
For colds, mustard cannot be used if:
There is an individual intolerance to the product;
The skin has damage in the form of scratches and small cracks;
Rash on the skin;
There is a temperature;
Child less than 1 year old;
Three days have not passed since the onset of the disease.
When starting to treat a cold with mustard, be sure to study the contraindications so as not to harm yourself or your child. In combination with the treatment of colds with mustard, it is advisable to use other folk remedies, as well as follow the recommendations of your doctor and take medicationsassigned to them.published
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Mustard is a real salvation at feasts, adding a little bitterness to meat or jellied meat, from which the food becomes unusually tasty. However, mustard is used not only on the table, but also as an effective helper for certain diseases, but most often for colds. With its use, you can put mustard plasters, arrange hot baths to warm your feet, put in socks.
The experts in the presented article propose to consider in detail the issue of treatment with mustard, falling asleep in socks, namely, how to do it correctly, what effect this procedure will give and who is not recommended to do it.
What is the effect of mustard in socks
Socks filled with mustard have a similar effect to mustard plasters, that is, they warm the foot of a sick person. Mustard is composed of many essential oils designed to irritate the skin and speed up blood circulation. However, if mustard plasters act too quickly, then with them you can quickly and easily get a skin burn. But if you put mustard powder in socks, then its action becomes slow, significantly reducing the risk of burns.
So does mustard in socks help with colds? Experts confidently answer that it even helps, because a huge number of nerve endings are located on a person's feet. With the right action on them, they can be effectively treated for many diseases, and the common cold is no exception.
With the warming effect of the feet, the runny nose noticeably recedes, as a result of which the person feels much easier.
How to properly pour mustard into socks
The mustard poured inside the socks will be used correctly in two ways to be effective:
- At the first detection of symptoms of a cold.
- Provided that at least three days have passed since the moment of the disease.
In the first situation, it is possible to prevent a complete disease, while maintaining your health. In the second - to speed up the healing process. If you use any remedies and methods based on mustard at the time of an acute cold, then this will not help cure, as it causes inflammatory diseases.
The method of treatment described in the article can be applied to both an adult and a child, starting from one year old. If the baby is not yet a year old, then before choosing this method of treatment, it is recommended to consult with a highly qualified pediatrician.
Pour mustard into socks in this way:
- First check if the patient's legs are dry. If a child is subject to treatment, then in any case, it is imperative to wipe his feet with a dry towel. When the mustard gets wet, a strong burning sensation of the skin of the foot will begin, and this can lead to painful burns.
- Powder is carefully poured into a cotton (important!) Sock. An adult needs to pour 1-2 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon will be enough for a child. The amount of powder used is determined based on the size of the patient's leg.
- Socks are put on the feet, and on top of them there are one more, and always warm (terry, woolen).
- You cannot take off your socks for eight hours. Therefore, it is most convenient to do the mustard procedure before bedtime.
- If for some reason the socks get wet, then they should be removed immediately to avoid getting burned.
You should take off socks with mustard in the morning, then rinse your feet with warm water and be sure to wear warm woolen socks to keep warm.
How else can mustard help fight colds?
- collect hot water in a basin (temperature 40-45 degrees);
- stir mustard in water (2-3 tbsp. l.);
- lower your legs, hold until the water has completely cooled.
At the end of this procedure, you should wipe your feet dry, put on wool socks and go to bed. A person struck by a cold is no longer recommended to get up; it will be correct to wrap him up with a warm blanket.
Mustard plasters are quite common and in a simple way fight against colds. They must be set as follows:
- mustard plasters should be moistened in warm water, applied to the skin;
- fix them carefully;
- the patient must be covered with a blanket, wait 20 minutes.
If the baby has a cold, then the procedure should be carried out less time, because the baby's skin is more delicate and can be easily burned.