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Widely recommended
for physical injuries and as well as for aches
and pains due to chronic conditions such as
arthritis are hot compresses and cold compresses.
Hot compresses and cold compresses are popular
aromatherapy treatments. Their
power to heal can be increased by adding the
appropriate essential oils to these. Compresses
is known to reduce pain and reduce swelling and
inflammation. Hot compresses are suggested for
chronic conditions such as backaches, arthritis,
toothaches and earaches while cold compresses
are an essential first-aid measure for sprains.
They also help to relieve headaches and when
used on large portions of the body, they can
help overcome a fever.
Practitioners
usually suggest alternating hot and cold
compresses once the initial injury care with
cold compresses is finish. This helps sprains
and strains to heal. To make a hot compress, a
bowl is filled with hot water while still being
bearable to the skin. Add five to seven drops of
an essential oil, say, black pepper, chamomile,
coriander or a blend. Dip a clean cloth folded
several times into the bowl to absorb more
fluid. Make sure to absorb the essential oils
floating on top of the water. Wring the excess
water from the cloth and apply to the affected
area. Replace with a fresh compress when the
first one cools to room temperature. For a cold
compress, instead of hot water, use ice water
and prepare the same way. Compress is changed
when it warms up to body
temperature.
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