Why should I rub my feet with cold balm?
Rubbing the feet with cold balm helps against cold feet. Products containing menthol in particular promise this effect. Menthol increases the blood circulation and the body increases the heat supply at this point.
The Cold Balsam therefore acts as a warming compress. Due to the improved blood circulation, the skin can also regenerate better. That is why some people apply the cold balm to maltreated and aching heels. However, one should be careful with open wounds. Here it is not recommended to use it.
Does a cold balsam also work against nail fungus?
In fact, there is evidence that cold balsam also helps against nail fungus. Above all products with camphor and eucalyptus prove to be particularly fungus-inhibiting. Experts therefore advise to apply 1x daily with a cotton swab an appropriate cold balsam with these ingredients to the affected toenails.
Also here applies however, if the nails should be already very strongly damaged by the mushroom, is to be advised against the application, because this can additionally irritate the nail. In this case a visit to a dermatologist is recommended. If only parts of individual nails are affected, it is worth trying this household remedy.
