Do salt dressings work wonders? Reviews of how to prepare a solution for a glass of water

Saline dressings - An effective means of alternative medicine, which is used for many diseases.

They began to be widely used during the Second World War as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Currently, salt-based solutions have not lost their popularity. But when using them, it is important to follow certain rules so that the condition does not worsen.

Useful properties of salt

Salt has unique properties, which explains its effectiveness.

A solution based on it allows:

• remove toxins, destroy harmful microorganisms;
• cleanse and restore fabrics;
• reduce pain;
• normalize metabolic processes and improve blood circulation;
• relieve swelling and inflammation in the affected area.

A feature of salt dressings is that they act directly on the affected area, while the rest of the tissues are not affected.

Medical use

Salt dressings (they knew how to prepare a solution back in the war years) turned out to be an excellent disinfectant. They were used to treat lacerations and festering wounds during World War II.

It was noticed that after using the product, the affected tissues were restored in 3 days. The wound cleared of pus, the inflammation decreased, the fever disappeared. In conditions of drug shortages, the saline solution allowed the fighters to avoid gangrene.

The use of the bandages continued in peacetime, appreciating their healing properties. This therapy promoted the cleansing and renewal of tissues, the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms.

Salt dressings (it is not difficult to prepare a solution) can become an auxiliary method of therapy in the presence of:

• pathologies of the respiratory system (tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis);
• infected, festering wounds, minor burns, hematomas and other skin lesions,
• joint bruises, joint pathologies such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, arthrosis;
• benign and malignant tumors.

Mechanism of action

Salt solution is an active sorbent. The bandage acts exclusively on the affected area of ​​the body or a specific organ. First, fluid is absorbed from the subcutaneous layer, then from deep tissues. This removes all pathogenic microorganisms, and healthy tissues and blood cells remain intact.

The action of the dressing soaked in salt solution is gradual. You should not expect an instant result. For the treatment of each specific pathology, it is recommended to carry out a certain number of procedures. The average duration of therapy is 7-20 days.

How does it work on the joints

The positive effect of the saline solution on the joints is due to the fact that it is able to easily penetrate tissues and remove excess fluid, which provokes the development of edema, and also contains toxic substances that cause a local increase temperature. Also, the articular tissues are saturated with minerals necessary for their normal functioning.

Medical dressings activate the processes of regeneration of joint tissues, which contributes to the rapid restoration of cartilage, the damage of which provokes the development of pathology.

Studies have shown that saline dressings can help alleviate joint conditions such as:

• Arthritis. The pathology is characterized by severe pain and inflammation.
• Bursitis. Differs in the appearance of the strongest pain sensations with minor movements.
• Arthrosis. It is characterized by deformation and immobilization of the joints. The cause of the pathology is age-related dystrophic processes.
• Osteoarthritis. A disease with gradual development, the consequence of which is the destruction of cartilage tissue.

Selection rules

The therapeutic effect is provided by sodium chloride - a substance that is the basis of both rock and sea salt. This means that both types of product will be effective.

However, sea salt contains some minerals that enhance the therapeutic effect, so it is advisable to use it for medical procedures. It is important that the product does not contain various additives, as this can provoke skin irritation.

Preparation of the solution

For dressings, the optimal concentration of salt in the solution is 8-9% (sometimes a 10% solution is used). A more concentrated agent can provoke damage to the capillaries, and a liquid of a lower concentration will refuse to be ineffective.

Features of the preparation of a solution of different concentrations:

Concentration	Ingredients	Preparation
9%	Salt - 22 g (about 2 tsp. l. with a slide); water - 1 tbsp.	Put the required amount of salt in warm boiled liquid. Mix the composition thoroughly. The salt should dissolve completely.
8%	Salt - 16 g (about 2 tsp. l. without a slide); water - 1 tbsp.

It is necessary to immerse the fabric in the resulting composition and stand for 1 min. Then squeeze lightly and apply to the affected area.

The prepared salt solution for dressing is allowed to be reapplied, after warming it up. But it should be remembered that the liquid must be stored in an airtight container for no more than a day.

How to apply bandages correctly

Salt dressings (it is necessary to prepare a solution and use it, adhering to the rules) will be useful if you consider all the important points:

• proportions should be strictly adhered to, the concentration of the liquid cannot be exceeded;
• to prepare the product, it is better to take distilled water, you can replace it with boiled snow or rain;
• the salt must be dissolved in a warm liquid (50-60 ° C);
• only breathable fabrics (linen, cotton) folded in four are suitable for the bandage. You can also take gauze folded in 8 layers. You should not take a new fabric, it is better to use the washed one many times;
• you cannot cover the bandage with plastic wrap, it can only be bandaged or fixed with a plaster;
• the fabric should be well moistened;
• before the procedure, the skin should be washed with warm water and soap;
• sometimes there is a feeling of coolness under the bandage. If this causes discomfort, you can slightly dampen the fabric with warm saline;
• after removing the compress, it is necessary to remove the salt deposits by rinsing the skin with warm water.

In addition, there are some peculiarities of applying a bandage to different parts of the body:

• the lower part of the chest must be bandaged in a circle, and the shoulder girdle - in the form of a figure eight, while you need to put the folded tissue on the back and skip under the armpits;
• if a belly bandage is needed, the fabric should be wrapped with a bandage as tightly as possible. By the morning, the volume of the abdomen decreases, so the bandage will slip off;
• applying a bandage on the back, you need to roll up the fabric, place it along the spine, fix it with a bandage;
• for patients with leukemia, it is recommended to apply a bandage over the whole body, as if wrapping the patient in a sheet;
• for a general cleaning of the body, it is recommended to soak a regular cotton shirt with the solution and put it on overnight.

Treatment with bandages

Salt dressings can improve a person's well-being in various diseases. Treatment in each case has its own characteristics.

Disease	Features of the use of the bandage	Duration of treatment
Intestinal pathologies	The cotton fabric must be folded in four, soaked in the solution, squeezed out and applied to the stomach. This should be done before going to bed, leave the bandage until morning.	7 days. If the cause of the malaise is poisoning, then only 2 procedures will be needed.
Diseases of the digestive tract	A tissue soaked in solution is applied to the abdomen (from the base of the chest to the navel) for 10 hours. With liver pathologies during therapy, discomfort in the epigastric region may occur. Therefore, after removing the bandage, to cleanse the organ, you must use a hot heating pad, placing it on the pad area.	10 days.
Headache	Therapy is carried out with an 8% saline solution. After impregnating the fabric, squeeze it, wrap the bandage around the head.	Until you feel better.
Runny nose, sinusitis, inflammation of the frontal sinuses	Such pathologies are treated with a bandage, which is fixed with a bandage on the cheeks, capturing the nose and part of the forehead. Leave her until morning. To make the treatment more effective, it is recommended to flush the nasal passages with saline (9%).	Until full recovery comes.
Hypertension	A bandage is applied to the forehead and left overnight.	10 days.
Influenza, acute respiratory infections	An eight percent solution will be needed. As soon as the first symptoms of malaise appear, it is necessary to wrap the head with a bandage and leave it overnight. If you have a sore throat and cough, it is recommended to add a bandage around your neck and back.	5 days.
Angina, inflammation of the larynx, trachea	A moistened tissue is applied to the throat before going to bed and kept until morning. You need to put a towel on top.	The state of health becomes better after the first procedure. Treatment continues until the condition is completely normalized.
Mastopathy	Pathology is treated with a 10% solution. If there are diseases of the heart and blood vessels, the concentration of the fluid is reduced (7-9%). The tissue is applied to the mammary glands for 8 hours.	14 days.
Joint pathologies	For treatment, use a solution (10%) hot. The tissue soaked in it is applied to the joint, fixed with a plaster and left until morning.
Oncology	In malignant neoplasms, the salt method can only be used as part of a complex treatment at an early stage. The neglected forms of pathology do not lend themselves to such therapy. The tissue soaked in liquid is applied to the neoplasm or to its projection: with melanoma - to the focus of the disease; if the lungs are affected - on the back in the area of ​​the affected organ; with throat cancer - on the neck in front, at the site of localization of the neoplasm; if the cervix is ​​affected, a tampon is impregnated with a liquid, which is inserted into the vagina.	14-21 days.
Myocarditis, inflammation of the lining of the heart	It is recommended to use a waffle towel, folded three times along its length. Throw it over the left shoulder so that the heart area is covered on both sides. In this case, only the ends of the towel are moistened with a warm solution, which are then fixed with a bandage. The bandage is kept all night long.	14 days. The procedure is repeated every other day.
Low hemoglobin, radiation exposure	The tissue impregnated with the solution is applied to the entire chest so as to cover the liver, spleen - hematopoietic organs. When exposed to radiation, it is recommended to add a bandage to the thyroid gland.	2 weeks. During the first week, the procedure is carried out daily, then every other day.
In men: prostatitis; BPH. Among women: myoma; fibroma; oncology of the female genital organs. For both sexes: neoplasms of the rectum; colitis; haemorrhoids; cystitis; inflammation of the hip joints.	You will need a waffle towel. Fold it in half lengthwise, moisten with a solution (10%) and apply it to the pelvic area. On top they place another towel, folded in half, everything is fixed with a bandage. Leave until morning.	During the first week, the procedure is carried out daily, then the bandage is applied every other day. Duration of therapy: inflammatory processes - 14 days; neoplasms - 21 days.
Acute pain after a burn of a small surface of the body	A cloth soaked in salt solution (10%) is applied to the affected area. Relief comes in a few minutes.	8-9 hours, then use the ointments prescribed by the doctor.
Overwork, sprain, muscle pain	The bandage is applied to the problem area at night. To enhance the overall effect, the fabric is impregnated with the solution, placed on the neck and lower back.	1-2 days.
Various skin lesions
Wounds, abrasions, cuts	The affected area is washed with salt solution (10%) and for 10 minutes. apply a bandage of the same concentration.	3-7 days
Pus wounds	Salt solution (10%) is used for washing, additionally apply a bandage for 5-8 hours.	1 Week.
Trophic ulcers	14 days.
Bruises, hematomas	3 days.

Contraindications

Salt therapy is not recommended for:

• atherosclerosis;
• pulmonary bleeding;
• pathologies of the kidneys and urinary system;
• increased sensitivity of the skin.

Patients with heart failure, migraines, metabolic disorders should be especially careful.

Saline dressings, like any medication, should not be used without medical advice. In the presence of some chronic pathologies or individual sensitivity, it is better to choose another method of therapy. It is also important to consider that it is necessary to prepare the solution, strictly observing the proportions of the ingredients, otherwise health problems may arise.

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