The respiratory tractsGood Health Guide - Colds
Nasal cold symptoms
Symptoms
- “Runny nose”, Difficult breathing through the nose, Sneezing
Potential causes
- Viral infection, Hay fever
What you can do yourself
You can treat the nasal symptoms of a cold by bathing your feet and lower legs in warm water for ten minutes, increasing the temperature gradually. You should begin with moderately warm water and add hot water repeatedly until the temperature is as high as you can stand. This ‘sweating cure’ can be rendered even more effective by adding two tablespoons of black mustard flour. After 10 minutes, rinse the feet with clear, lukewarm water and rub them with mallow oil*.
* Prescribing information:
Malvenöl (mallow oil)
Indications: Stimulation of the anabolic metabolism in nervous exhaustion, e.g. during convalescence.
Warning: In rare cases arachis (peanut) oil can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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