A comparison of cabbage leaves vs . hot and cold compresses in the treatment of breast engorgement

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Authors

Smriti Arora · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Manju Vatsa · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Vatsla Dadhwal · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Cold cabbage leaves as well as alternate hot and cold compresses both can be used in the treatment of breast engorgement. Hot and cold compresses are more effective in decreasing pain than cold cabbage leaves in relieving pan due to breast engorgement.

Topics & Keywords

Humic Substances and Bio-Organic Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Indian Journal of Community Medicine

Volume 33, Issue 3, pp. 160-160

DOI: 10.4103/0970-0218.42053

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