- drink plenty: warm tea can help you cough up stubborn phlegm
- fresh air and damp towels in the bedroom help to moisten the mucous membranes
- nasal irrigation and red light therapy help with a runny nose
- elevating your head reduces the urge to cough in bed at night and makes it easier to breathe in the event of a head cold
- a bowl of classic, freshly made chicken soup or a vegetarian / vegan vegetable soup with ginger and turmeric provide vitamins and an energy boost
Applications of Retterspitz products
For decades, the various Retterspitz products have provided remedy and relief for a wide range of complaints.
APPLICATIONS
Overview
Here we have compiled a list of the most common symptoms together with tips and suggestions on how to treat your complaints with the help of Retterspitz products.
The general advice given here is not a replacement for medication prescribed by your doctor. Should your complaint persist (or worsen), please consult your doctor.
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Catarrh
Inhaling the drops for cough and cold "Retterspitz Erkältungstropfen" or the drops for relaxation "Retterspitz Entspannungsöl" relieves coughs and clears the airways. Add three to four drops of Retterspitz Entspannungsöl or Retterspitz Erkältungstropfen to a bowl of hot water and inhale. Inhale deeply through the mouth, hold your breath for three seconds, and then slowly exhale through your nose. Additionally, you can add two drops of Retterspitz Entspannungsöl to a sugar cube or to a glass of warm water and take the mixture orally. The bronchial cream "Retterspitz Bronchial" will also help with catarrh: Apply a line of cream (approx. 5 cm) to the chest, back and flanks several times a day and massage in well.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Entspannungsöl
Active substance: Mint oil (100%)
Therapeutic indications: External use for muscle and nerve pain; upper airway catarrh. Internal use for flatulence; functional stomach, intestinal and gallbladder disorders; upper airway catarrh.
Warnings and precautions: Contains menthol. See package leaflet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.Mandatory information for Retterspitz Erkältungstropfen
Active substance: Eucalyptus oil (100%)
Therapeutic indications: External use for rheumatic complaints and catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract. Internal use for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract.
Warnings and precautions: Contains cineol. See package leaflet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Bronchial
Active substances: Racemic camphor, levomenthol and thymol
Therapeutic indications: External use for colds in the respiratory tract (such as cold, hoarseness and uncomplicated bronchial catarrh).
Warnings and precautions: Contains cineol, cetostearyl alcohol, as well as fragrances with limonene, citronellol and linalool. Contains 45 mg alcohol (ethanol) in 1 g cream. In children under 5 years, only rub on the back. Do not apply to the eyes. See package leaflet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.Recommended Retterspitz productsAdditional tipsCatarrh
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Cellulite
Little bumps and dimples in the tissue: around 80 % of all women have cellulite. It predominantly affects the skin around the hips and the thighs. The cause of this is the structure of the connective tissue. Water retention and the accumulation of fat can make cellulite worse. The skin-tightening gel "Retterspitz Hautstraffungs-Gel" mobilizes the tissue and activates blood circulation for better skin structure. The dimples are reduced and contours improve. Apply "Retterspitz Hautstraffungs-Gel" with natural ginger extract daily and allow it to absorb. The gel is non-greasy and absorbs quickly. A test lasting several weeks proved that regular use had a skin-firming effect. To support this effect, apply a wrap treatment using the activtonic "Retterspitz Aktivtonic" to the affected area once or twice a week. The leg wraps "Retterspitz Nasse Strümpfe" are suitable for leg wraps, and the body wrap L "Retterspitz Leibwickel L" is suitable for a hip wrap.
Recommended Retterspitz productsAdditional tips- get some exercise: lose fat, build muscle
- drink plenty: at least two liters of low calorie liquids per day
- eat a healthy diet: low in salt, low in sugar, low in meat
- make pinching massages and contrast showers part of your daily routine
Cellulite
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Colds
Depending on your symptoms, there are several Retterspitz products that are suitable for treating colds. Wrap treatments using the liquid for external use "Retterspitz Äußerlich" reduce fever. The bronchial cream "Retterspitz Bronchial" helps you breathe more easily and improves respiratory complaints. Fever and inflammation in head and throat areas can present as a sore throat, a tickly throat, or hoarseness. Early application of a throat wrap can often prevent it getting worse. Adding the bath essence concentrate "Retterspitz Badekonzentrat" to a bath stimulates the blood flow and helps you breathe more easily. When used external, the plant-based drops for cough and cold "Retterspitz Erkältungstropfen" act as an expectorant and relieve cramp.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Erkältungstropfen
Active substance: Eucalyptus oil (100%)
Therapeutic indications: External use for rheumatic complaints and catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract. Internal use for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract.
Warnings and precautions: Contains cineol. See package leaflet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.Mandatory information for Retterspitz Bronchial
Active substances: Racemic camphor, levomenthol and thymol
Therapeutic indications: External use for colds in the respiratory tract (such as cold, hoarseness and uncomplicated bronchial catarrh).
Warnings and precautions: Contains cineol, cetostearyl alcohol, as well as fragrances with limonene, citronellol and linalool. Contains 45 mg alcohol (ethanol) in 1 g cream. In children under 5 years, only rub on the back. Do not apply to the eyes. See package leaflet.
For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.Additional tips- drink plenty
- regularly ventilate rooms
- steam inhalation, steam baths, nasal irrigation, a lot of fresh air and damp towels in the bedroom help to moisten and relieve the mucous membranes
- a bowl of classic, freshly made chicken soup or a vegetarian / vegan vegetable soup with ginger and turmeric provide vitamins and an energy boost
Colds
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Constipation
The laxative powder "Retterspitz Abführpulver" completely cleanses the bowels. As such, it can be used to relieve persistent constipation. This laxative powder consists of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, which has been used for over a century as a way to cleanse the digestive tract.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Abführpulver
Active substance: Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate (100%)
Therapeutic indications: Constipation; for emptying the intestines before diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.Recommended Retterspitz productsAdditional tips- psyllium husk, lentils and prunes stimulate bowel movements
- switch to a fiber-rich diet
- take your time when eating and thoroughly chew your food
- drink plenty
- make sure to do enough exercise
- avoid stress, learn some relaxation techniques
- take your time when going to the toilet
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Contusions
A contusion is an injury from an external blow or impact that causes blood vessel damage in the tissue. This results in swelling and pain. Wrap treatments using the liquid for external use "Retterspitz Äußerlich" help reduce swelling more quickly and significantly alleviate pain. The wrap should be left in place for an hour and a half. You can apply up to five wrap treatments a day. The recommended wrap size depends on the affected area of the body. Massaging the muscle treatment "Retterspitz Muskelcreme" into the area further promotes the healing process. Use a line of cream approx. 5-10 cm long. Retterspitz Muskelcreme is extremely skin-friendly and does not contain any diclofenac or ibuprofen.
Recommended Retterspitz productsAdditional tips- cool the affected area for 20 minutes immediately after the injury, and then begin a wrap treatment
- only start exercising again once the swelling has gone down and you are free from pain
Contusions
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Coughing
Rubbing in the bronchial cream "Retterspitz Bronchial" loosens mucus, assists the coughing up of phlegm and reduces the frequency of coughing (use a line of cream approx. 5 cm long on the chest, back and sides; apply several times a day). Add three to four drops of the drops for cough and cold "Retterspitz Erkältungstropfen" to a pot of hot water and breathe in the vapour, or apply a few drops to the chest and back and massage in. Assists the coughing up of phlegm and clears the airways.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Erkältungstropfen
Active substance: Eucalyptus oil (100%)
Therapeutic indications: External use for rheumatic complaints and catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract. Internal use for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract.
Warnings and precautions: Contains cineol. See package leaflet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Bronchial
Active substances: Racemic camphor, levomenthol and thymol
Therapeutic indications: External use for colds in the respiratory tract (such as cold, hoarseness and uncomplicated bronchial catarrh).
Warnings and precautions: Contains cineol, cetostearyl alcohol, as well as fragrances with limonene, citronellol and linalool. Contains 45 mg alcohol (ethanol) in 1 g cream. In children under 5 years, only rub on the back. Do not apply to the eyes. See package leaflet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.Recommended Retterspitz productsAdditional tips- drink plenty: warm herbal teas can help you cough up stubborn phlegm or suppress the urge to cough
- onion juice with honey is a helpful cough remedy
- steam inhalation, steam baths, fresh air and damp towels in the bedroom help to moisten and relieve the mucous membranes
- elevating your head reduces the urge to cough in bed at night
- a bowl of classic, freshly made chicken soup or a vegetarian / vegan vegetable soup with ginger and turmeric provide vitamins and an energy boost
Coughing
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Cracked heels
Cracked calluses on the heels are painful. The zinc ointment "Retterspitz Zinksalbe" reduces cracks and smooths the skin. Treat the area several times a day with Retterspitz Zinksalbe and cover with gauze.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Zinksalbe
Active substance: Zinc oxide
Therapeutic indications: To support wound healing, even in case of weeping, itchy wounds and fissures, as well as for use as a cover ointment.
Warnings and precautions: Contains lanolin alcohols and cetostearyl alcohol.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.Recommended Retterspitz productsAdditional tips- reduce callouses using a pumice stone or have them professionally removed
- drink plenty and eat a balanced diet to avoid signs of deficiency
- invest in well-fitting, high-quality footwear
- taking a foot bath beforehand improves the tissue’s ability to absorb the cream as it is massaged in
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Crush injuries
Wrap treatments are comfortable, draw heat away, reduce swelling and alleviate pain. The best results can be achieved by applying several wrap treatments a day. The recommended wrap size depends on the affected area. Massages using the muscle treatment "Retterspitz Muskelcreme" have a positive impact on the tissue’s healing ability, e.g. after a sports-induced injury. For the massage, use a line of cream approx. 5-10 cm long. Retterspitz Muskelcreme is extremely skin-friendly and does not contain any diclofenac or ibuprofen.
Recommended Retterspitz productsAdditional tips- cool the affected area for 10-20 minutes immediately after the injury
- see a doctor in the event of large or open crush injuries or severe pressure pain
- take preventative measures: take care and use caution and protective equipment to avoid accidents in the home, during sport and when doing other activities
Crush injuries
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