Wraps/Compresses
Wraps and compresses are a proven method for gently relieving and alleviating many everyday ailments. They promote well-being and have a positive effect on mental health. Wraps and compresses reliably support people through every stage of life.
How do wraps and compresses differ?
Wraps and compresses usually consist of several layers of fabric. With a wrap, the cloth is wrapped around a part of the body. A compress is a folded cloth that is placed on a specific area of the body.
Here’s how wraps and compresses work:
- Stimulate blood circulation
- Strengthen the immune system
- Relax the muscles
- Relieve tension and joint pain
- Relieve gastrointestinal cramps
- Cool compresses help reduce fever
- Have anti-inflammatory effects
Which plants are suitable for compresses?
Compresses with chamomile tea for gastrointestinal cramps, sluggish digestion, during fasting, for nervousness and stress, and for cold feet
Preparation: Pour 200 ml of hot water over 2–3 tablespoons of the herb. Let the tea steep for about 15 minutes, strain it, completely soak the inner cloth, and wring it out well.
Body area: Abdomen
Lavender oil compress for coughs
Preparation: Mix 9 drops of lavender oil (5 drops for children) with 2 tablespoons of St. John’s wort oil. Apply this mixture to the inner cloth. Body area: Chest
Thyme Compress for Respiratory Tract Inflammation, Cough, or Bronchitis; Whooping Cough or Asthma (but only after consulting a doctor); Bladder Infection
Preparation: Pour 200 ml of hot water over 2–3 tablespoons of the herb. Let the tea steep for about 15 minutes, strain it, completely soak the inner cloth in the liquid, and wring it out well. Body areas: Chest, lower abdomen
Compress with St. John’s wort oil for nerve pain, sciatica, lumbago, muscle tension, burns, and sunburn.
Preparation: Massage the St. John’s wort oil directly into the affected area. Place the cotton cloth over the area and, finally, add the warm hot water bottle. Let the compress work for about 20 minutes. Important: Avoid sun exposure for about six hours after applying the oil.
Compress with Arnica for Bruises, Contusions, or Joint Pain
Preparation: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of arnica oil onto the inner cloth. For chronic pain, apply the compress warm and change it several times a day; for acute injuries, however, use it cold.
We offer a variety of oils and medicinal herbs for making compresses at our pharmacy. Stop by—we’d be happy to advise you.