A cloth pad soaked in hot or cold herbal extract and applied firmly to the skin.
Compress is a pad of bruised plant material applied directly to the skin for pain and wound healing.
A lint or substance applied hot or cold to an area of the body for relief of swelling and pain or to produce localized pressure.
A wad of cloth soaked in hot or cold liquid and applied to the skin to relieve pain or swelling, or to force pus out of an infected wound.
A pad of cloth or other material that is pressed firmly against a body part for a period of time as part of therapy. Compresses may be dry or wet, and they may be cold, lukewarm, or hot. Wet compresses may contain medications and are used chiefly to relieve inflammation. Dry compresses are often used to stop bleeding.
A pad of material soaked in hot or cold water and applied to an injured part of the body to relieve the pain of inflammation.
Compress is the name given to a pad of linen or flannel wrung out of water and bound to the body. It is generally wrung out of cold water, and may be covered with a piece of waterproof material. It is used to subdue pain or inflammation. A hot compress is generally called a fomentation.
A cloth, wet or dry, folded and applied firmly to a body part.
A wet or dry, hot or cold pad of material with or without medication applied with pressure to the affected part of the body.
A compress, crafted from lint or linen, is gently applied to the skin with pressure exerted. Cold compresses, immersed in icy water or wrapped around ice, are effective in alleviating pain, reducing swelling, and managing bleeding beneath the skin subsequent to an injury. Conversely, hot compresses enhance blood circulation and aid in maturing boils. Moreover, a dry compress can be utilized to stem bleeding from a wound, or when medicated, serve as a coating to address infection.
A gentle cushion, typically made of fabric, employed for applying pressure, moisture, cold, heat, or medication.