Remember your childhood. We ran into the street, got wet to the skin, and now you slowly make your way to your room so that your mother does not notice. Usually this did not work out, and soon you are already sitting wrapped in a blanket, with hot tea, and soft socks with mustard are put on cold feet. And today, many mothers trust this method.
It would seem that today pharmacies are simply bursting with an abundance of drugs for the prevention and treatment of colds. However, they all have side effects, and besides, the price bites very much. Therefore, mustard in socks continues to be laid, and many mothers firmly believe that this folk remedy will easily help to cope with all the unpleasant symptoms.
From ancient times to the present day
In the time of our great-grandmothers, there were practically no medicines, except for what nature provided. It was believed that at the first sign of a runny nose, the only thing needed was mustard in socks for the whole night. The next morning the child was much better. However, our grandmothers are notthey suspected that they were using a complex method of reflexology. They saw the end result, remembered and passed on this experience to the next generations.
Skin contact
What happens after you put mustard in your socks? The child's skin is very sensitive, and there are acupuncture points on the feet, the stimulation of which can lead to a significant improvement in the state of the body. It is this mechanism that uses this method. Mustard poured into socks causes irritation of biologically active points, among which there are those that are responsible for the respiratory system. It causes slight irritation of the skin surface due to the essential oils contained in the seed. The surface of the foot heats up somewhat, metabolic processes are activated in it, which leads to a decrease in the manifestations of a cold.
Is this method suitable for baby's delicate skin
Mustard in socks for colds is most often added to babies. Adults prefer more serious methods, ranging from alcohol tincture of propolis to antibiotics. But in order to protect the children's body from drugs, mothers often use various folk methods. The famous Dr. Komarovsky says that this method is only good for reassuring parents, the treatment process is underway, you don't have to worry.
Actually there are two things to pay attention to here:
- This method also has its contraindications. Mustard in socks with a cold is poured into thatif the child does not have fever, irritation and sores on the legs, as well as allergies. In addition, children under one year old should not be subjected to such a procedure. It's much safer to call a nurse and make paraffin boots.
- The effectiveness of the method is not always the same. If mom only suspected the onset of the disease, then this makes sense. Then the mustard sprinkled into the child's socks can prevent the further development of the disease. But if the first stage of the disease has already been missed, there is a severe runny nose, cough, high temperature, then it is categorically undesirable to experiment with folk methods. Now, only at the final stage, when the temperature has completely subsided, mustard compresses can be used to speed up recovery.
Preparing for the procedure
It is very useful to buy a child. Water procedures will warm up the body, which has a positive effect on the state of the respiratory organs. Do not forget that all this applies only to those children who do not have a temperature. You can additionally pour water into a basin and steam the legs. Now wrap the baby in a bath towel and dry thoroughly. You need to make sure that his legs are completely dry. If moisture remains on them, the mustard powder will absorb it and begin to burn the skin. Of course, this is not at all the effect you expect. Mustard in socks to a child usually falls asleep before going to bed. Then you can be sure that she will have enough time to act. In addition, mustard powderwill not interfere with the child's movement.
How to pour
You will need to pick up good socks, high enough and dense. You should not choose wool, as the baby will be too hot and, most likely, you will find their contents on the bed in the morning. Dry mustard in socks at night is poured before going to bed. Before this, it is very important to make sure that the child does not have a temperature, and his legs are completely dry.
Young mothers often ask how much powder to pour. It depends on the size of the child's feet, that is, on his age. From a year to three, one teaspoon will be enough. A preschooler will need a tablespoon already, and a teenager can pour two. By the way, experienced mothers and grandmothers advise the following method. Take a cotton sock, in the middle of which pour the powder. Shake well so that the mustard is well distributed. Now put it on the child's leg and warm it with a woolen or terry sock on top. So the child will be comfortable enough, and there is a chance that he will not take it off until morning.
Does this method help
There are a lot of opinions here. Mustard in socks for a runny nose has been used for so long that it probably has a right to exist. The action can be compared with no less popular mustard plasters. Despite the ridicule of some doctors, many people know for themselves that such a compress gives some relief. Here it is necessary to clarify, judging by the reviews of doctors, they are not against the use of traditional medicine methods. However, they do not acceptthe fact that parents use them at their own discretion, without consulting a clinic. Only a pediatrician can assess the condition of the baby and give recommendations to the mother, which may include foot baths, mustard in socks and various warming ointments.
Instead of a conclusion
The position of doctors is understandable, you should not self-medicate, since mustard, poured into socks, is only an auxiliary tool as part of complex therapy. And now I would like to once again turn to the reviews of parents. Here faith in mustard is ineradicable. Hundreds of years will pass, and still experienced grandmothers will tell young mothers how to put mustard seed in socks. Numerous reviews suggest that if you notice the first symptoms of a cold and manage to hold such an event, then the disease will go much easier, if it comes at all.
