You should try this remedy if you frequently get the flu or other respiratory illnesses. This is a natural remedy that will unquestionably assist you in overcoming the aforementioned health issues.
The honey can effectively discard mucus, which is typically present in the most severe coughing attacks, thanks to its high biological activity and coating.
Because they can quickly stop the cough, these wraps are very helpful. Additionally, the fact that they work particularly well for kids is another benefit. The ingredients are all well known and simple to locate.
Honey Wrap Recipe
Ingredients:
- Honey
- Flour
- Vegetable oil
- Napkin
- Gauze
- Band-Aid adhesive tape
Preparation:
Firstly mix the flour with small amount of honey, so that this combination does not stick to your hands. This mixture later will be used for the compress.
Add some vegetable oil and roll it in flour once again. After you complete this steps, place the mixture on a napkin and wrap the napkin in cheesecloth.
Attach this wrap onto chest or your back by using the plaster adhesive tape.
Take care to not place this wrap in the area of the heart. This wraps should be slightly above your heart.
If you use this remedy to treat coughs in children then the best time to put this compress is 2 – 3 hours before going to bed. Children should not sleep with this wraps attached!
If adults are treated with this remedy, their compress can stay for the whole night. If you want enhanced effect you can add a little bit of mustard powder.
You should also put some protection on the sheets because during this treatment you will probably sweating a lot and the sheets might get wet.
These wraps are very effective because they contain good anti-inflammatory properties and slight warming effects. You will notice that the improvements will come very quickly. You can feel the positive benefits of these wraps even in the initial stage of the disease.
Even when you feel improvement only after the first compress, you should
repeat this treatment for several days for best healing effects.
When you can use these honey wraps:
Use these honey wraps when you are experiencing some bad coughs. Children younger than 6 months should not use these honey wraps. Also, if child has some skin injuries or diseases, you should not apply this wraps on his chest or back.