Many of us are familiar with the words stearin, paraffin and ozokerite. However, not everyone understands what they mean. All of the above substances are petroleum products, resulting from the decay of the products of the animal and plant world, which existed on our planet many centuries ago.
Ozokerite, the use of which is associated with its mechanical and thermal action, is a natural material. It is a natural mountain wax that is of petroleum origin. By its physical properties, ozokerite is a wax-like mass. Depending on the degree of purification, it can be black or yellow, green or white.
Ozokerite, the use of which covers the same areas as when using paraffin, unlike the latter, can also have a chemical effect. This ability of mountain wax is carried out due to the substances in its composition, which are biologically active. These elements penetrate the skin of the patient, exerting a reflex effect, affecting metabolic processes and the state of the nervous system. Normalize the active substances lymph and blood flow, and also have a beneficial effect on the organs of internal secretion.
Ozokerite, the use of which is safe, has a high heat capacity and low thermal conductivity. That is why when applying it there is no likelihood of burns. During the procedures, heat transfer is poorly expressed. The temperature indicators of the layer of ozokerite and skin are close in their values. At the same time, ozokerite warms deeply enough tissues quite well.
Ozokerite, the use of which is very multifaceted, is used for injuries and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Mountain wax is indicated for hepatitis and pneumonia, colitis and pleurisy, gastritis and thrombophlebitis, as well as for various diseases of the skin. Applications of ozokerite have a positive effect on nerve endings. At the same time, it has an anti-inflammatory and antistatic effect, and tissue regeneration is also enhanced. These procedures have an analgesic, vasodilating and resolving effect.
Ozokerite, the use of which is possible in several ways, can be used by layering. At the same time, mountain wax melted to 55 degrees is applied to a specific area of the patient's body with a brush. After the formation of the protective layer, ozokerite is applied on top, brought to 70-80 degrees. To maintain temperature, the area of application of natural wax is covered with a blanket or film.
The next option for using ozokerite are healing baths. They are used only for feet or hands. In this method, after applying the first layer and forming a protective film, part of the body is lowered into an oilcloth bag filled with molten mountain wax brought to a temperature of 60 degrees.
Treatment can be done with a tissue-application method. With this method, the area of the body on which natural wax will be applied is covered with napkins soaked in molten ozokerite. The temperature of their two layers is different. The first is 50-55, and the second is 60-65 degrees. There is also a cuvette-application method in which an ozokerite cake prepared in a special form is placed on the skin.
Has ozokerite reviews about the application, indicating some contraindications for its use. Procedures with mountain wax are not prescribed for acute heart diseases, with hypertension and bronchial asthma. It is forbidden to use ozokerite for malignant and benign tumors, tuberculosis, a tendency to bleed, as well as for acute thrombophlebitis and severe liver pathologies.