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The application of turpentine and oil to the abdomen or joint, combined with moist heat.
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Inhalation of warm, moist air into the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Effects:
1. Relieves inflammation and congestions of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.
2. Relieves irritation (throat tickle) by moistening the air.
3. Loosens secretions and stimulates expectoration.
4. Relieves spasmodic breathing.
5. Relaxes muscles and thus relieves coughing.
6. Prevents excessive dryness of the mucous membranes.
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An immersion bath in starchy water for a soothing effect.
Effects:
1. Relieves skin irritation.
2. Soothes burning and itching sensations.
3. Tendency to dry skin.
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Letting hot salt solution roll in the throat for a few seconds.
Effects:
1. Relieves throat congestions.
2. Relaxes throat muscles.
3. Reduces inflammation.
4. Relieves throat itchiness.
5. Relieves sore throat.
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A local application of ice over a body segment.
Effects:
1. Relieves pain.
2. Prevents or lessens black and blue discoloration due to capillary bleeding.
3. Stops bleeding specially if applied with pressure.
4. Prevents and reduces swelling.
5. Decreases blood flow to the area.
6. Constricts blood vessels, therefore decreases tendency to bleeding.
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A partial immersion bath covering the pelvic and the anal areas.
Effects:
1. Relieves pain after rectal operation.
2. Hastens healing and cleaning of the operated area.
3. Relieves cramps and spasms in pelvic region and urinary bladder.
4. Stimulates pelvic circulation.
5. Relaxes urinary bladder.
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A local immersion bath covering the feet, ankles and legs.
Effects:
1. Relieves head, chest-and pelvic congestion by the drawing of blood from those areas to the legs and feet.
2. Stops nosebleed.
3. Relieves pain and spasms of the feet and legs.
4. Induces sweating in case of fever—lowers body temperature.
5. Relieves menstrual cramps by relaxing the uterine spasm.
6. Relieves headache.
7. Relaxes the whole day.
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The application of heat to a small area with hot gauze or hot compress cloth.
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A mild, prolonged application of moist heat of several hours duration.
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A local application of moist heat by means of cloth wrung from boiling water or from steam tank.
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