External Applications for Gas and Bloating

Doris Rapp, Caroline Weiss

Last update: 25.06.2019

Abdominal compress with Carum Carvi oil, Jungebad WALA

Melissa oil WALA, as a compress or rhythmical embrocation
Melissa has a calming and relaxing effect.
Further information, see https://www.pflege-vademecum.de/2714.php?locale=en. 

Carraway oil WALA, as a compress or rhythmical embrocation  
Caraway has a relieving and antispasmodic.

Red Copper Ointment WALA (also available as Kupfersalbe rot WALA) with olive oil, as a rhythmical embrocation
In case of intolerance to essential oils, this is a good alternative. Copper has a warming and antispasmodic effect.

Oxalis e planta tota W 10%, Oleum WALA, as a compress or rhythmical embrocation
has an antispasmodic effect.

Chamomilla e floribus W 10%, Oleum WALA, as a compress or rhythmical embrocation
has an antispasmodic effect.
Further information, see https://www.pflege-vademecum.de/kamillenoel.php. 

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