A cough cake with honey and mustard is an old recipe for traditional medicine. In fact, this is a compress used by adults and children.
Often, with insufficient effectiveness of drug therapy, with prolonged bouts of coughing, especially with poorly escaping sputum, a cake based on honey and mustard is what you need. It is an excellent warming and expectorant agent that intensely affects the upper respiratory tract. Flatbreads are the best option for bronchitis - they help relieve painful coughing attacks.
How to properly perform flatbread compresses
The cake helps to liquefy stagnant processes in the lungs, as a result of which sputum easily leaves, respiratory function improves, painful sensations during coughing attacks decrease.
A honey cake with the addition of mustard powder reduces inflammation, relieves puffiness, improves blood circulation in the lungs and bronchi. Therefore, this treatment is widely used for diseases of the respiratory system.
It is possible to quickly cure a cough with honey mustard cake by following some recommendations:
- To prevent hyperemia and burns, you should initially use baby cream, evenly distributing it in the sternum and between the shoulder blades.
- An irreplaceable rule will be the caution of applying the cake in the region of the heart; to do this, make sure that the location of the compress in front corresponds to the area above the bronchi, from the back - strictly between the shoulder blades.
- In its pure form, the cake is not applied, it is imperative to wrap it in a towel or a scarf, and cover it on top with a film (you can use a plastic bag).
- On top of the compress, it is advisable to wear a warm wool sweater.
- A cake based on honey and mustard is made in the evening, the procedure lasts two to three hours. If mustard powder is not included in the cake, the time can be increased to four hours.
- After removing the compress, the patient should not go outside or be in drafts.
- After removing the lozenge, the skin should be treated with clean water and wiped dry with a towel.
Recipe
For a honey cake with mustard you will need:
- 1 tablespoon wheat flour (grade doesn't matter)
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil;
- 1 tablespoon of any honey;
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a convenient container, then send to the oven for five minutes. After the mass acquires a brown tint, it can be taken out. The resulting mixture should be divided into two parts and, after cooling a little, put on a compress.
After removing the lozenge, inspect the skin, especially if it is a child. In case of excessive redness, the duration of the procedure should be shortened, otherwise there will be a risk of getting a burn.
For most people, three to five days of lozenges are enough, after which a period of quick recovery begins.
How to make a tortilla using only honey
Mustard powder is rarely used for compresses in children one to two years old. Babies' skin is too delicate and sensitive, so even a small amount of mustard can cause burns.
This lozenge recipe has a mild warming effect on the upper respiratory system. For cooking you will need:
Wheat flour;- honey (candied);
- semolina (can be replaced with starch);
- vegetable oil.
Wheat flour;The number of components should be one tablespoon, this is enough for distribution on the chest area and on the back. All ingredients should be thoroughly mixed in a container and heated for several minutes.
The cake is placed for one to two hours for infants, observing the reaction of the skin. After removing the compress, wipe the baby's skin with a wet and then dry towel. It is advisable to carry out the procedure at night for about three to four days. Only if you are not allergic to honey.
Simple honey cake recipe
The ingredients for this tortilla are available and consist of honey and table salt. Mix the products in a container until smooth in a one-to-one ratio (for children under 10 years old it is better to use a teaspoon, for adults - a tablespoon).
Apply the resulting mixture in a small layer on a clean handkerchief or wide bandage. The compress is applied to the chest area, avoiding contact with the heart area. Cover the flat cake with a clean towel and leave overnight.
Contraindications
Honey and mustard are almost indispensable ingredients in the treatment of colds, but these foods can cause allergies.
Therefore, people suffering from hypersensitivity to pollen should be tested first. To do this, apply a drop of honey to the wrist area and wait about 20 minutes. In the absence of signs of allergies (hyperemia, itching), honey-based cakes can be used.
Direct contraindications to honey cakes with mustard are conditions of damage to the integrity of the skin, for example: eczema, manifestations of atopic dermatitis, lichen, scratches or wounds.
Before starting the procedures, it is necessary to consult with a specialist who can give recommendations on the treatment of honey cakes with mustard.
