The maceration is a widely used method in external treatments. Combining heat, water and steam, the maceration cannot be used on tissues showing signs of heat and dampness.
The most often treated areas are the distal extremities of the limbs: knuckles, ankles, wrists, elbows and knees, because their immersion in the maceration is easy. For other areas of the body, the application is done with towels previously immersed in maceration. Ask your therapist for advice.
You have just received a bag with medicinal substances. These substances can be used for a period of 5 to 7 days and only in external use.
Pour the substances into a container and cover them with about 1.5 gal (6 L) of water. Bring to a boil and continue cooking on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. Your maceration is ready. Being too hot, it cannot be used immediately. However, the vapor contains active ingredients of the medicinal substances so, if possible, place the injured area above the steam until the maceration cools a little.
When the maceration has cooled enough for you to soak the injured area in it, do it so for 20 minutes.
Apply the maceration twice a day (or more) as recommended by your therapist.
After the treatment, dry the area well and cover it carefully to protect it from climatic changes.
To reuse the maceration, simply warm it up.
Cover the container well when not using the maceration.