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None of us like pain – apart from causing great discomfort, it leads to difficulties in focusing at work, contact with people and poor psychophysical health. One solution to muscle or joint pain is to use a warming ointment.
Warming ointments – what is worth knowing about them?
Warming ointments are spot preparations with warming, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling properties. Thanks to the active substances they contain, the nerve endings on the skin surface are irritated – as a result, blood vessels dilate and the blood supply to the sore spot improves.
Warming ointments can be used to treat many ailments. They are helpful, among others in the treatment of joint and muscle pain, cough, runny nose and inhalation allergies. The effectiveness of the preparations results, among others, from with a high content of essential oils, e.g. lavender, eucalyptus or turpentine oil. These products also contain menthol, camphor and other herbal extracts to warm up and congest sore spots.
When should you use warming ointments?
All kinds of warming ointments are most needed by physically working people and athletes. The substances contained in them, e.g. menthol, capsaicin and essential oils, have an analgesic and anesthetic effect and allow muscles and joints to regenerate faster after exercise or prepare for it. Treatment with warming ointments is also effective for various contusions and injuries.
Warming ointments are sometimes recommended for people with varicose veins and joint swelling. These specifics also serve as a cure for upper respiratory tract infections as they help unclog the nose and facilitate breathing. Interestingly, one of the warming ointments, or more specifically horse ointment, has also been used in cosmetology as a lotion accelerating hair growth.
If you need warming preparations, order a Set of body warming products available on Medonet Market. In it you will find:
- Thai oil warming Namman Muay,
- Thai painkiller Namman Muay,
- A cooling and warming gel wrap.
What are the best warming ointments?
- Arnica ointment
Arnica ointment contains an extract from the inflorescence of arnica, which is a plant used in the production of preparations supporting the treatment of injuries, bruises, bruises, burns and ulcers. The biochemical composition of this medical device includes flavonoids, saponins, essential oils, tannins, carotenoids and thymol. Thanks to them, arnica ointment is helpful in treating various bruises, especially bruises.
Ointment for injuries and injuries TAVON 300ml with a spatula contains arnica extract, mummy extract and menthol. You can order the ointment quickly and conveniently on Medonet Market.
Arnica ointment is often recommended for people with rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces the permeability of capillaries and thus helps in the treatment and prevention of bruising and edema. Arnica ointment also protects the skin prone to broken capillaries. Thanks to the vitamin A contained in it, the condition of the affected skin improves and the face becomes smooth as a result.
Arnica ointment should only be applied externally. The preparation should be gently massaged into the skin. When it is used during rehabilitation, it is advisable to use the ointment 2 to 4 times a day. However, internal application of the product is not recommended due to the presence of helenalin, a substance that has a highly toxic effect on the liver.
Arnica ointment should not be used by people who are allergic to it. A contraindication to its use is also allergic to other plants from the Asteraceae group. The ointment should not be applied to open wounds and damaged skin. Even if theoretically there are no contraindications to the use of the product in question, its use should be discontinued immediately if any side effects appear, e.g. rash, hives or vesicles.
Try the Arnica Active FLOSLEK warming care stick or the Arnica Active FLOSLEK warming care gel, which contain arnica extract, soothe pain and relax.
- Horse ointment
It is one of the most popular warming ointments, which has also been used as a hair lotion. The biochemical composition of horse ointment includes many herbs and essential oils that bring relief when there is pain in the skeletal and muscular systems. Horse ointment also helps treat neck, muscle and spine pain. It owes its high effectiveness to its tannins, flavone glycosides and aesicin, i.e. its bioactive substance.
The preparation is helpful in treating muscle pain, rheumatic pain, headache, arthritis, feeling of heavy legs, backache and neck pain. There are two types of horse ointment – warming and cooling. The first one helps in the treatment of rheumatic pain, sciatica and back pain. In addition, it warms up cold hands and feet. Cooling horse ointment has been used in the treatment of neuralgia, bruises, swelling, varicose veins, bruises, migraine, runny nose, fever and low-grade fever.
Horse ointment should be applied directly to the skin. It is enough to use the preparation 2 to 3 times a day. To get a satisfactory effect, you first need to apply it regularly. Hands should be washed each time after applying the preparation. Before applying horse ointment to the scalp, allergic tests should be carried out several times.
- Tiger’s ointment
Tiger’s ointment has been very popular in Poland since the times of the Polish People’s Republic. It can be used by both adults and children. This product has analgesic properties and is recommended, among others, for athletes and people struggling with injuries. The tiger ointment contains vegetable oils, e.g. clove oil, kajeput oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, menthol and camphor – thanks to them, the preparation heats up and relieves pain.
The specificity is helpful in the treatment of bone, joint and muscle pains, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. It helps reduce tension headaches and shoulder pains. It is often recommended for people struggling with back pain and during menstruation. Tiger ointment relieves sinus diseases and can be used after insect bites, sprains or sprains. It also helps reduce soreness and relax after a day full of stressful events.
Tiger ointment can be used by children over 3 years of age. However, in their case, it is worth consulting a doctor before the first application. Also, in the case of using tiger ointment, an allergy test should be performed. For this purpose, it is enough to apply a small amount of gel on the skin, e.g. on the inside of the wrist – the appearance of redness or itching will mean that you should give up using the preparation.
- Bear’s ointment
It has similar properties to the horse’s ointment and is often used by athletes. Bear’s ointment causes blood vessels to widen, which in turn improves blood circulation where the ointment was applied. It is considered a natural remedy for joint, muscle and back pain thanks to the herbal extracts contained in it that warm and bring relief.
The biochemical composition of the product includes plant extracts, camphor, peppermint, valerian, eucaplitus, ginseng root, grapevine, lemon balm, yarrow, mistletoe, fennel, hops and glottery oil. The natural ingredients contained in the preparation make the bear’s ointment also have a caring and protective effect and can be used during a full body massage.
Bear’s ointment irritates the nerve endings of the skin – this is what it works. As a result, the blood vessels widen and the nerve end stimuli are increased. The aforementioned ingredients of the ointment make the muscles relax and give a feeling of relief. There are two versions of the bear ointment on the market – cooling and warming. The first one is recommended after excessive exercise and the second one for people suffering from neuromuscular or rheumatic pain.
- Hemp ointment
Hemp ointment soothes aching joints and tendons. Its use helps to relieve inflammation and swelling. It is a herbal blend containing, among others horse chestnut extract, keput oil and thyme oil. The specificity has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves pain and helps in the treatment of viral infections. Hemp ointment supports blood circulation and is helpful in the treatment of injuries and after surgery.
Good quality hemp ointment does not contain artificial substances, but beeswax, essential oils, shea butter and camphor. It can be used by people with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne, muscle and joint pain. The specificity has also found application in cosmetics, as it effectively moisturizes and regenerates the dried skin of hands, feet and elbows. It is willingly chosen by people who want to get rid of the problem of cracked heels and have skin burns.
Warming ointment for a child – which one to choose?
In the case of children, it is worth reaching for an ointment containing rosemary, eucalyptus, pine, marjoram and lavender oils. These preparations cause the expansion of blood vessels and increase the feeling of warmth. These ointments also have a pleasant and refreshing scent, thanks to which the child will have a deeper breath, which is especially important at night, when a stuffy nose makes it difficult to fall asleep.
The warming ointment is best applied after an evening bath. Rubbing it in can be combined with a gentle massage. It should be remembered that children under the age of 5 should not use warming ointments containing camphor. In their case, the preparations containing mainly essential oils in the biochemical composition should be administered.
Warming ointment for back pain – why should you use it?
Rubbing the warming ointment causes the blood vessels to dilate at the application site. As a result, there is an immediate feeling of relief and the patient can bear the pain more easily. The effectiveness of warming ointments results, among others, from from the presence of menthol in the biochemical composition of the preparation, which causes a cooling effect. Warming ointments should be used both when the pain is the result of injury and fatigue, and not when it is caused by rheumatic diseases.
How to safely use warming ointments?
Warming ointments in many respects have not been tested, because they are not drugs. Most of them are available over the counter, so using them would seem to be theoretically completely safe for your health. However, there are several risks that can result from incorrect use of the warming ointment, such as swelling, bleeding, irritation and allergic reactions.
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