To alleviate a sore throat, you can try a curd/quark compress.
Cold curd/quark compress for sore throats
What you’ll need:
- Cotton or linen cloth (a bed sheet works very well)
- cold curd
- scarf
Instructions:
First, dampen the sheet slightly and then spread the cold quark thickly onto it. Wrap the sheet around the patient's neck with the curd side facing inward, and finally wrap a scarf around the sheet. Now let it take effect, which takes about 2-3 hours; the curd must then be completely dry and crumbly.
Warm curd compress for dry cough
What is needed
- Quark
- Pot
- Water
- Cotton or linen cloth
For dry coughs, bronchitis, or chronic joint complaints, warm curd compresses are also said to be useful. For this, warm the curd in a water bath to body temperature, spread it on a compress, and use it as a chest wrap, then secure it well.
Extra tip: so that the curd compress does not lose its warming function too quickly, simply place a warm cherry stone pillow or a hot water bottle on top.
Where curd/quark can alleviate pain
Curd has the property of drawing inflammatory substances out of the body, and the quark also provides a pleasant cooling effect. Therefore, the quark compress can also be used for the following types of pain:
- Joint inflammation
- Sprains
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Tendonitis
- Headache
- Bruises
- Contusions
- Insect bites
- Milk stasis or
- Sunburn
Applying it apparently stimulates blood circulation, transports toxic substances out of the organism faster, stimulates metabolism and sweat production, and relaxes the muscles.
Caution: If the pain does not improve, please consult a doctor!
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