Cough is treated by rubbing with vodka

Vodka is one of the widely used remedies in folk medicine for the treatment of coughs and colds in general. There are recommendations for using it internally without additives or with additives (honey, pepper, mint, lemon or aloe). In addition, there are recipes for vodka compresses and rubbing.

More benefits, of course, are with outdoor methods. They have much fewer contraindications. They can be used safely for children. These methods help turn a dry cough into a more productive wet cough. Thus, recovery is faster. The most important thing is to follow all the rules for the rubbing procedure and be sure to take into account the presence of contraindications.

How vodka rubbing works

Rubbing is done for the purpose of warming up. This method is most effective at the first symptoms of a cold - for example, a mild cough. If the disease has already cleared up, it can be used in combination with other means.

When the body is rubbed with vodka, general blood circulation is stimulated, the immune system is strengthened, and coughing is ensured. Such a procedure can stop the further development of the disease.

It is important to remember that most medical practitioners consider vodka rubbing to warm up as unacceptable. They warn against the occurrence of possible adverse effects. At the same time, some adherents of traditional methods of treatment are convinced that rubbing cannot raise the temperature in the bronchi and lungs.

How to do the procedure correctly

In order to lower the temperature and in addition to get rid of the cough, you only need a napkin (towel) and vodka. Soak a cloth or towel in vodka, squeeze well and wipe your body very gently. Pay special attention to the chest area. You will need a little alcoholic drink for this. In the process of evaporation of alcohol from the skin surface, it cools. As a result, the body temperature returns to normal, and the cough softens.
If the temperature is high, do not rub too vigorously. Otherwise, there is a risk of its increase.
Pepper vodka is used not only for internal intake, but also for rubbing. True, only if there is no high temperature. After completing the procedure, cover with a woolen blanket. If you have an individual intolerance to red hot pepper, you can replace this ingredient with crushed garlic. Such a mixture should be infused for at least one night before use.
To grind a sick person with vodka, it is necessary that he takes a position lying on his back. Soak a linen napkin in vodka or a potion prepared on its basis. Lightly rub the body with it (the groin and heart area should not be touched). After completing the procedure, cover the sick person with something warm. It will take at least a couple of hours to lie down and warm up. It is logical that rubbing is best in the evening, before going to bed. This is especially true for children.
Since the alcohol contained in the vodka dries the skin, it is advisable to moisturize the treated area after the end of the procedure. For this, you can use a suitable cream or special oil.

Recipes

With vinegar and water

Vodka in this recipe is used as an excellent warming agent. To get a good cough and cold rub mixture, mix it with vinegar and drinking water. Proportions - each ingredient should be equally divided. For example, 1: 1: 1.

This remedy soothes cough and reduces fever. They need to process the whole body, except for the groin and heart area. When coughing, pay special attention to the chest.

Pepper tincture

To prepare this potion you will need:

red hot peppers - 3 pieces of medium size;
vodka - half a glass (100 ml).

Chop hot pepper as small as possible and fill it with vodka. Stir. Place the mixture in a dry, dark place to infuse. It will be possible to apply it only after 10 days.

When the pepper tincture is ready, you can gently rub the calves, feet, back, lower back, chest with it for a cold cough.

What can children do

To relieve and cure a cold cough in children over 3 years old, you can apply not only vodka, but also vodka-honey rubbing. First, the child needs to put mustard plasters in order to pre-warm the chest. Then they should be removed and the breast should be gently rubbed with pre-warmed vodka. After that, we lubricate the treated area of the body with natural honey. By the way, honey must be melted in advance. Then we cover the chest with plastic wrap, wrap it over with a cotton cloth and leave it that way overnight. To get the desired therapeutic effect, just a couple of such procedures are enough.
We prepare a mixture that includes vodka, vegetable oil and natural honey. Please note that honey must be liquid. We immerse cotton wool in the resulting drug and spread it in a layer on polyethylene (bag or cling film). We wrap the throat and chest with such a structure, additionally insulate with a scarf, diaper or scarf and send the child to sleep in this form. In the morning, the cough will be noticeably relieved.

Contraindications

It is highly undesirable to rub with vodka in such cases:

Dermatological problems. Vodka-based rubbing agents, as well as those containing hot pepper, irritate the skin. If there are any injuries on the skin (abrasions, scratches), the procedure will be very painful. And the healing of injuries will take a long time.
A large number of moles in the treated area. Especially if they are convex. Their injury can trigger the process of degeneration into malignant formations.
Oncology. If a person has been diagnosed with any cancer, it is prohibited to use cough rubbing. Warming up can provoke a relapse.
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels. In the presence of such health problems, the speed and intensity of blood flow should not be increased. And rubbing the body with vodka just contributes to this. If you think this procedure is very important to you, be sure to check with your doctor.
Early childhood. Up to 3 years old, it is undesirable to use vodka and vinegar rubbing. True, this statement does not prevent some parents from rubbing even babies with vodka. It should also be borne in mind that many of the ingredients in the grind mix are serious allergens (eg honey). Therefore, you need to closely monitor the condition of the child after the procedure. Of course, the best option for treating cough in children at such an early age is the Doctor Tais and Doctor MOM series drugs. Experiments with folk remedies can be carried out with older children who have already reached the age of 3.
For a woman in a position, rubbing is almost the only safe cough remedy. After all, most drugs used internally can harm an unborn child. Carrying out procedures, you must constantly monitor your well-being. The abdomen is, of course, a taboo.
Heat. Most doctors who adhere to the principles of traditional medicine forbid rubbing at an elevated temperature. But adherents of traditional methods of treatment are convinced that vodka, together with vinegar, effectively bring down body temperature. Whatever it was, but it is better not to carry out such an experiment on children.

And finally

Is rubbing with vodka effective for both coughs and colds from the point of view of traditional medicine? Experts say that vodka-based products actually relieve coughs. However, they cannot be used as the main treatment. Only as an auxiliary component. And, nevertheless, before you start using them, you need to get the advice of a therapist.

Any recipe for rubbing must be used very carefully. After all, alcoholic beverages are not a medicine approved by the Ministry of Health. If you are allergic to bee products, do not use those rubbing mixtures that use honey.