A useful and saturated with active biological components oil product has long been used in physiological therapy of various diseases. Ozokerite at home began to be used relatively recently, although the effect of such procedures is no less obvious than in the conditions of medical institutions.
Ozokerite treatment - indications
The properties of the substance are divided into three features, which distinguish it from other similar products, for example, paraffin:
- First, ozocerite has a very high heat-retaining capacity. Therefore, it is so valued as raw material for warm-up sessions. Heating to the required temperature, the substance gradually gives off heat, which allows you to achieve maximum effect and perform a profound effect on the tissue.
- Secondly, the oil product, due to cooling, is compressed and decreases in volume. With applications on the limbs, this property provides an improvement in local venous blood flow and toning of lymph circulation.
- Thirdly, the chemical composition of ozocerite makes it possible to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, beneficially affecting all the systems of the body.
Thus, the described agent is prescribed for such diseases:
- arthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- arthrosis;
- radiculitis ;
- neuritis;
- inflammatory diseases of a chronic nature;
- disorders of the immune system;
- female infertility (as part of an integrated approach);
- pathology of blood circulation.
The most common area in which it is advisable to use ozocerite is the treatment of joints, because most pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, changes in the production of cartilaginous tissue, are successfully treated by intensive heating and improving the blood flow.
Ozokerite - home use
The proposed substance can be applied in the following ways:
- application;
- baths;
- application by layers;
- napkin.
In the first case, treatment with ozocerite at home is performed according to the instructions:
- In a water bath, melt the oil together with the medical paraffin in the same proportions.
- Pour the liquid mixture into a mold, previously covered with oilcloth or cellophane.
- After 20 minutes, when the mass has solidified and gets a texture similar to rubber, apply the ozocerite application to the required area, wrap it with a warm cloth.
- Remove the compress after cooling.
- Repeat daily with a course of 10 procedures.
To perform the bath it is necessary to carry out the above-described actions, after which to place the limb in a container with molten ozocerite having a temperature of about 70 degrees. This technique is quite effective in joint diseases.
Dermatological pathologies, as a rule, are treated by applying the product in layers. For this, the substance with a temperature of 65 degrees is plentifully spread on the skin and left to solidify.
Gauze applications or napkins do very simply by having ozocerite at home:
- In the molten petroleum product, moisten the tissue cut, folded into 6-8 layers.
- Apply impregnated gauze to the affected area.
- After half an hour, take off the napkin.
Treatment with ozocerite - contraindications
It is forbidden to use the substance in such cases:
- heart disease when exacerbated;
- pathology of the liver in the severe stage;
- pregnancy;
- tuberculosis, both open and closed;
- fever;
- oncological diseases (benign and malignant tumors, metastases);
- thrombophlebitis ;
- an ulcer of the stomach in acute form;
- blood diseases.
In any case, before self-implementation procedures, you need to get a specialist consultation.