How to do a Hot Vinegar Pack Treatment

Hot vinegar packs are a simple topical home remedy that may be helpful in relieving various pains, such as in the abdomen and pelvis. This remedy involves applying a heated mixture of vinegar and water on the painful area of the body. Hot vinegar packs are soothing and calming, and they may ease the pain of gallstone attacks, kidney stone attacks, intestinal cramping and colic, uterine cramping, and other spasm-related conditions. It's important to know what's causing the pain, so consult with a holistically minded healthcare professional, such as a naturopathic physician, for appropriate diagnosis, an individualized treatment plan, and advice on prevention.

Things You'll Need

• Vinegar, white distilled or apple cider
• Water
• Ice cubes
• 2 large bowls
• Hot water bottle
• 2 towels
• Blanket or piece of wool

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Instructions

• 1

  Dilute vinegar with warm water in a bowl. The mixture should be 1 part vinegar to 1 part water.

• 2

  Fill another bowl with cold water and add ice cubes.

• 3

  Soak a towel in each of the bowls.

• 4

  Wring out the towel in the vinegar mixture and apply it to the painful area. Cover the towel with a hot water bottle, and leave it in place for 5 minutes.

• 5

  Remove the vinegar-soaked towel and return it to its bowl.

• 6

  Wring out the towel from the cold water bowl, apply it to the painful area, and cover it with a blanket or piece of wool. Leave the towel in place for 5 minutes. Make sure you stay warm throughout the cold application; use a blanket as necessary.

• 7

  Remove the cold towel. Repeat steps 4 through 6, three more times. End your treatment with the cold application.

• 8

  Rest. When your body is relaxed, it's better able to heal.