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External Applications

External applications are practices that work directly through your skin—your body’s largest and most receptive organ. These support methods use the soothing power of warmth, aroma, and touch to encourage your body to restore its natural balance and find comfort. They are simple, yet powerful ways to actively support well-being at home.

Types of External Applications

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  • Natural dressings & wraps

  • Full and partial body baths

  • Compresses

  • Massages & frictions

Historical Practices


For centuries, external applications have been used for:​

  • Muscle spasms, pain, and fever

  • Injuries and fractures

  • Physical and emotional imbalances

  • Bringing comfort and healing

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External Applications: Traditional Home Care Practices

External applications often incorporate natural substances derived from plants, animals, and minerals. They harness the therapeutic effects of temperature (heat, cold), moisture, dryness, pressure, and suction.

Rooted in ancient traditions, external applications are part of humanity’s rich heritage of healing and caring practices.

They can be easily used at home to promote physical well-being and to bring ease and relief for various common ailments. In doing so, they gently encourage the body to restore its natural balance and vitality.

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