The legendary ointment or balm, as the "Asterisk" is also called, appeared in pharmacies around the 80s of the last century. This drug was inexpensive, very effective, sometimes even indispensable, and, surprisingly, helped in most cases. The ointment is popular to this day, although there was a time when it disappeared from pharmacy shelves. But the healing properties of "Asterisk" really quite high, so it was soon returned to the medicinal market. Everything about the original balm: what it consists of, how it can be used, how to do it correctly, etc., – will tell estet-portal.com.
The history of the creation of the healing balm "Asterisk"
"Vietnamese" or "Gold Star" (Cao Sao v & agrave; ng & ndash; is the original name of the ointment) and was produced, respectively, at the factories of this state. It was with this marking that she appeared in the pharmacies of the USSR. The authors of the original composition of the ointment were scientists from the pharmacological company Danapha. Soviet citizens "tried" the drug by no means immediately. While at home, the balm was originally used by doctors for many diseases: there it was deservedly considered (as, indeed, it is still considered) very effective. But when the balm gained popularity in the USSR, it became truly limitless: they tried to treat absolutely various ailments with a miracle cure – from acute respiratory infections to rheumatism.
What is included in the balm «Asterisk»
In the original version, the balm did not contain healing eucalyptus oil, however, when it was added, the preparation really became a real miracle.
The original ointment contains only those substances that have been used in folk medicine by the people of Vietnam themselves for centuries.
This is, in general, one of the very few folk remedies, the benefits of which are recognized in world pharmacology. Balm «Asterisk» – an exclusively natural preparation, which does not and never has any chemistry; in it you can find only essential oils of medicinal plants – mint, eucalyptus, clove, as well as other excipients – menthol, paraffin, vaseline oil, camphor and beeswax.
Methods and areas of application, the correct use of the Asterisk balm
Basically, the ointment is actively used for colds, runny nose and other similar ailments. The agent is used taking into account acupuncture points on the human body; they, according to Chinese traditions, are responsible for certain diseases. The warming balm works well for pain relief, helps to activate blood flow, relieves swelling, and has a relaxing effect on muscle tissue. If your head hurts, "Asterisk" can be rubbed on the temples, and rubbing on the chest and/or back will help treat colds.
The balm also helps with mosquito bites, quite noticeably cooling and somewhat irritating the skin, so that it is forced to focus on these new effects.
The ointment is used exclusively externally, in no case should it get on the mucous membranes! Otherwise, strong reactions and very unpleasant sensations are likely to occur, which can last for several days.
If the ointment is used for sprains or injuries, it should not be rubbed in: just apply and let it absorb. For rubbing in this case can only exacerbate the problem.
Available from Zvezdochka and contraindications: nevertheless, it contains a considerable amount of medicinal herbs. And therefore, if you have ever had an allergy to any plants or trees, the use of "Asterisk" – not your case. The drug is also contraindicated if you have a very high sensitivity to its individual components.
Unfortunately, in our country, to this day, they have not learned to fully reveal the potential of the truly wonderful balm "Asterisk". Whereas Vietnamese doctors and experts in the field of traditional medicine use this remedy to solve very serious health problems: up to the treatment of the circulatory system and the musculoskeletal system.
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