Balm that heals the heart, joints, and runny nose – the good old “asterisk”. It contains only natural oils, and therefore it has a persistent aroma and inexplicable consumer confidence.
Balm that heals everything! The legendary Asterisk ointment appeared in pharmacies around the 70s. In conditions of constant shortage and treatment of diseases with soda and aspirin, the new panacea was met with a bang. The most amazing thing is that it really helped in many cases.
Asterisk is considered a natural remedy. And it is true. The composition of the balm includes only essential oils and auxiliary elements in the form of petroleum jelly and paraffin. All of them are time-tested and safe when used correctly. Experts of the program “Wound with Ukraine” on the TV channel “Ukraine”, phytotherapeutic Elena Svitko and dermatologist Alina Mantula told us – is this really a universal medicine or an ordinary cream? And isn’t this miraculous remedy fraught with danger?
The composition of the “asterisk”
It has camphor, eucalyptus oils, clove oil, cinnamon, and most of all there is menthol. And due to its composition – it has a very powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral effect.
But such a miracle cure is not for everyone. Even this balm has its side effects and contraindications. And again, because of its naturalness.
– Says the dermatologist.
Despite the versatility, doctors do not recommend smearing with balm:
- cuts, scratches, burns, trophic ulcers and deep wounds
- oral mucosa, eye area, genitals
- areas of the skin affected by psoriasis, fungus, bacteria, herpes and other diseases;
- already combed insect bites;
- nipples and areolas.
If a burning sensation, rash occurs, if the balm gets into the eyes or inside, you should immediately wash it off the surface of the skin or mucous membranes. And see a doctor.
If there are at least some manifestations of allergic reactions, then it is better not to use such means, or, as an option, a test mode. That is, a single application to a limited area of \u200b\u200bthe skin, and by the definition of the test, you can understand whether the remedy suits you or not.
To use or not?
In general, an asterisk, like all medicines, must be used wisely. And the instructions have such indications: influenza and SARS, headache, dizziness, rhinitis, insect bites.
Headache, spasms – you need to take a small portion of an asterisk and apply it to your temples. You can smear the joints – if the knee joints, ankles hurt
explains the physiotherap
In general, the asterisk copes with the tasks assigned to it. But spreading it everywhere is not worth it! Panaceas have not yet been invented, and the likelihood of getting into the hospital from experiments is high.
