External Applications for Abdominal Pain

Abdominal compress

• For cramp-like stomach pain:
  abdominal compress with Melissa oil WALA
  Melissa (lemon balm) has a calming and relaxing effect.
  For instruction, see https://www.pflege-vademecum.de/melissenoel_bauchwickel.php?locale=en. 
  
  
• For spasmodic abdominal pain with strong meteorism (gas and bloating):
  abdominal compress with carraway oil WALA
  Caraway has a relieving, antispasmodic and stimulating effect on the formation of gastric juice.
  
  
• In case of intolerance to essential oils, a good alternative is an:
  abdominal compress with olive oil
  Olive oil has a warming and relaxing effect.
  
  
• If there is a tendency to blockages and cramps:
  Oxalis e planta tota W 10%, Oleum WALA
  For instruction, see https://www.pflege-vademecum.de/oxalis_essenz_bauchwickel.php?locale=en. 
  
  
• To harmonize and warm the gastrointestinal tract:
  hot moist compresses with yarrow tea
  
  
• For abdominal cramps and flatulence
  Cuprum/Nicotiana WALA ointment compress
  Copper has a warming and antispasmodic effect, Nicotiana also has an antispasmodic effect.

Rhythmical embrocation of the abdomen

In addition to abdominal compresses, we can also treat the abdomen with rhythmical embrocation, using the substances mentioned above.

• In case of intolerance to essential oils, a good alternative is:
  Red Copper Ointment WALA (also available as Kupfersalbe rot WALA) with olive oil