Only at first glance, the term "ozokerite" seems complex and incomprehensible. In fact, they call mountain wax, natural carbon from the oil group. Sometimes it is conditionally referred to as minerals. In fact, it is a mixture of high molecular weight, saturated hydrocarbons. It looks like beeswax and has a smell of kerosene. In pharmacies, it is sold in the form of small blocks that can be heated in a water bath and used as directed by a doctor. Paraffin-ozokerite applications are widely used in medicine. Their action is due to the content of biologically active components that penetrate the body through the skin and have a healing effect. The individual components of ozokerite activate the restoration of damaged tissues and organs. Therefore, paraffin-ozokerite applications are used for children and adults with a variety of diseases.
Appointment
Usually, a person does not know about this method of treatment until a doctor appoints him an application. And after that, paraffin with ozokerite becomes a constant assistant, which is used for a number of diseases. And this is no accident. Paraffin-ozocerite applications at home are used to achieve short-term spasm of blood vessels with their subsequent expansion. At the same time, blood flow and metabolism increase, regeneration processes start. Chemicals from ozokerite stimulate cell growth and activate immune processes.
What are the reasons for the healing effects
In addition to the chemical composition of the application, the thermal factor is of great importance. An increase in skin temperature in the affected area by 2-3 degrees at a depth of 4-5 cm leads to vasodilation, increased blood flow, the synthesis of biologically active substances and activation of endocrine gland secretion. As a result, a number of positive effects are observed.
Doctors note an anti-inflammatory effect, which is important for problems with the musculoskeletal system. In addition, antispasmodic, absorbable and analgesic effects are observed. Children most often begin to make paraffin-ozocerite applications closer to the year, if due to tone they cannot begin to walk. Usually it is enough to carry out 10-14 procedures, and the baby begins to stand confidently on its legs, and then move around.
Indications and contraindications
Most often these are inflammatory diseases of the superficial tissues and internal organs, the consequences of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Often, using this simple method, it is possible to effectively treat pathologies of the reproductive system, diseases of the skin and ENT organs. Even such a complex ailment as trophic ulcers, associated with obstruction of the vessels, lends itself very well to correction along with local and systemic therapy.
However, the procedure also has contraindications, which cannot be ignored. These are acute inflammatory processes, heart diseases, cirrhosis of the liver and various tumors. Paraffin-ozokerite applications are not used during pregnancy. Moreover, the lactation period is also a reason to postpone the course of treatment until it ends. Only if your doctor individually decided to make an exception, you can neglect this rule.
Procedure cost
This is another factor that speaks for using paraffin-ozokerite applications. The price of such procedures is relatively low even in a hospital (220 rubles for one application), but at home you can buy a package of paraffin and ozokerite and use them as many times as needed, each time only warming up. Each of them will cost 80-90 rubles. Add to this the cost of fabric for wrapping, oilcloth base and brush for applying, it still does not work out more than 500 rubles. And after a course of treatment, all this can be carefully removed until the next time.
How to use
There are several ways to perform this procedure. However, it is best to entrust her to an experienced nurse. It does not constitute anything dangerous, but the heating technique itself must be worked out to automatism. A little less - and a cool application will not be able to give a therapeutic effect. Slightly overheated - and paraffin-ozocerite applications can strongly burn unprotected skin. That is why caution does not hurt.
There are several ways to use ozokerite. The very first is to melt it to a temperature of 65 degrees and apply it with a brush on the skin. The second method is similar, but the effect is deeper. The limb is coated with ozokerite, and then placed in a vessel where the molten mixture of paraffin and ozokerite is located. And again, we warn about the need to observe the correct temperature regime. Too quickly clean the limb from too hot a substance will fail.
Applications are a simpler option for beginners. Paraffin-ozocerite applications are performed in this way most often at home. To do this, the molten ozokerite is poured onto the oilcloth embedded in the mold in a small layer and, after waiting for cooling (by checking with your own hand), transferred to the surface of the body.
Doctors Recommendations
In fact, the procedure is quite simple, but because everyone can perform it at home, the main thing is to practice a little. However, there are several important factors to consider:
- In the midst of the hot season, such procedures should not be performed, the air temperature in the room should not exceed 18-20 degrees.
- The temperature will have to be selected individually. It is best to use an application whose temperature you can check as it cools. The substance should be hot enough, but not leave a strong reddening, and especially a burning sensation.
- The therapeutic mixture is not applied to the joints, the doctor recommends applications only on the legs, hips, calves and toes.
- The exposure time is also selected individually. On average, it is about 10 minutes. Before and after the procedure, you need to do a relaxing massage using oil or cream.
Production of applique
And we go directly to technology. Now we will consider in detail what paraffin-ozocerite applications are. How to make them, you better understand by trying it in practice. As an experimental, it is better to use one of the adults. To conduct a session, you will need the following components:
- Cosmetic paraffin (do not use candles) and ozokerite in approximately equal proportions.
- Two containers: one for wax, the second for a water bath.
- Gauze and scissors.
- Cling film.
- Warm diaper, plaid or towel.
- Vaseline to give the application plasticity.
We go directly to business
Everything is ready for us, and now you can make paraffin-ozokerite applications. How to make a child, it is best to learn from a nurse or for the first time to make an application on dad's neck. First of all, you need to melt the solid over a very low heat. Make sure that water does not get into the mixture. It cools much longer than paraffin itself, and can lead to skin burns. When the product has completely melted, you can enter petroleum jelly and mix. On prepared in advance wide layers of gauze, laid out on a plastic wrap, pour a layer of the mixture.
Now the place for applying the mixture needs to be thoroughly dried and with a soft brush apply several layers of paraffin. He quickly seizes and protects the skin from discomfort. A slightly cooled gauze is placed on top of it. The heat from this composition will stay for a long time. The child is covered with a blanket and left for 15 minutes.
Do not forget that the use of such applications is possible only as directed by a doctor. With hypertonicity, they can bring a quick positive result, and with hypotension, on the contrary, they will relax the muscles too much, which will only worsen the condition. Therefore, despite the importance of preventive measures, consult with your doctor first. But if the baby is sick, but the temperature is normal, you can make warming applications on the chest and instead of socks.
Instead of a conclusion
As you can see, paraffin-ozokerite wraps are not difficult. They can be used for adults and children. Women often use cosmetic paraffin wraps to maintain the beauty and health of the skin of their hands and feet. These procedures are not only very useful, but also pleasant, as well as simple. Having bought reusable paraffin and ozokerite in a pharmacy, you will be able to use them for many years and enjoy the achieved results.