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Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 31.01.2025

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Definition
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Long-known naturopathic procedure, see also compresses, in which curd is applied to lesional skin areas.

Effects
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analgesic, cooling, anti-inflammatory, decongestant.
Duration and frequency: as soon as the curd cheese has warmed up, turn the envelope over or remove it; maximum 20 minutes. 1 to 3 times a day depending on the clinical picture.

Indication
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Quark compresses have a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect.

Indications are highly inflammatory insect bites, dermatitis solaris, inflammation of soft tissue, thrombophlebitis, painful varicose veins, bruises, sprains, tendovaginitis, hematomas, mastitis, eczema, leg ulcers, acne.

cold quark application:

Insect bites, dermatitis solaris, hematoma, bruises, arthritis, superficial phlebitis

warm curd poultice:

sore throat, hoarseness, cough, bronchitis without fever, incipient mastitis

Implementation
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Materials: Curd, thin cotton cloth, tablespoon, bowl, disposable pad, bath towel.
Procedure:Take curd out of the fridge 30 minutes before use. Place 3 to 4 tablespoons of curd in the middle of the cotton cloth. Wrap the top and bottom of the cloth, spread the curd to a thickness of about 1.0 cm, fold the sides. Then place the package in a bowl and cover the base with a disposable pad. Wrap the envelope around the corresponding part of the body so that there is only a layer of fabric between the skin and the curd.

Follow-up: leave to rest for about 15 minutes, do not wash the skin; then discard the envelope.

Contraindication
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Milk allergy! weeping, open skin areas

Note(s)
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Duration and frequency: 1 to 3 times a day depending on the clinical picture. Duration of application: maximum 20 minutes. Once the curd has warmed up, turn the envelope over or remove it;

Literature
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