Essential oils, as well as their combinations are actively used in medicine for the treatment of respiratory diseases, dermatological pathologies and pain syndromes of various etiologies. Balm "Star" is one of these tools, combining high efficiency, absolute naturalness and safety.
Composition of balsam "Asterisk"
There are three dosage forms of this drug available for sale:
- ointment;
- a pencil for inhalation;
- liquid solution.
Vietnamese balsam "Star" in the form of an ointment is supplied in small metal jars of 4 g. Ingredients include:
- oil of cinnamon , mint, cloves, eucalyptus;
- camphor;
- crystalline menthol;
- natural beeswax;
- lanolin (anhydrous);
- paraffin;
- Vaseline and petroleum jelly.
The drug has a fairly firm structure, which easily melts when heated and in contact with the skin.
Inhalation pencil contains only the listed oils, including - vaseline, menthol and camphor. Auxiliary ingredients in it there.
Liquid balsam "Zvezdochka" is absolutely identical in composition to the pencil, but it has less vaseline component (does not exceed 100 mg), and the concentration of essential oils is higher.
Application of balsam "Asterisk"
The agent is used as an additional therapy in complex treatment regimens:
- flu and cold, concomitant symptoms;
- cough and runny nose;
- insect bites;
- dizziness and headache;
- rhinitis;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system and joints (as an anesthetic).
The combination of essential oils in combination with menthol and camphor has a local irritant and distracting effect, allowing you to quickly increase blood circulation in the treated areas. In addition, the drug produces antiseptic and weak antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect.
Balm "Star" for cold and flu
Respiratory viral or bacterial diseases are always accompanied by symptoms such as nasal congestion, cough, sore throat and runny nose. With the similar clinical manifestations, the medication presented in the form of an ointment and a pencil for inhalations perfectly handles.
Balm "Star" when coughing helps to speed up the process of expectoration, dilutes sputum, stops night attacks. In the first case, it is recommended to apply a small amount of the drug on the skin and rub it into the chest area, as well as the back (between the shoulder blades, at the base of the neck) without pressing. After 3-5 minutes, a slight burning and heat in the treated area will be felt. Evaporation of essential oils will facilitate breathing.
Balm "Star" with a cold can be applied to the wings of the nose and the area between the eyebrows, but not more than 2 times a day. The active substances of the drug have a strong irritant effect, so they can cause redness and dryness, peeling of the epidermis.
Medication in the form of a pencil for carrying out inhalations is prescribed as an additional measure of rhinitis therapy. According to the reviews, this remedy quickly eliminates nasal congestion , relieves pain
If the flu or cold is accompanied by an intense headache, it is recommended to apply the drug to the area of the temples and the back of the head.
Contraindications balm "Asterisk"
An allergy or hypersensitivity to at least one of the ingredients of the medication is an absolute contraindication to its use.
Also, do not apply medication on the skin with lesions, open wounds or ongoing inflammatory processes, acne.