Warm Salt Sock - Natural Congestion Relief

A warm salt sock is a simple home remedy where salt is heated, placed in a sock, and applied to the body. It is used for congestion relief and relaxation.
Category
Home remedy
Where to get
Easily made at home with salt and a clean sock.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Warm Salt Sock FAQ


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How do you use a salt sock?

To heat the sock evenly, shake it around, and flip every 30-60 seconds. Heat until very warm, but not 
 burning to the touch—you don’t want to burn your patient! Test on your hand before applying to the ear. Place the warm salt sock over the ear, and the area behind your jaw bone and relax.

Can a salt sock relieve an Earache?

In fact, one natural, effective way to relieve an earache is with a warm salt sock. During cold and flu season, earaches and ear infections can make the patient miserable. This natural DIY treatment creates a shift in the pressure within the ear, draws fluid out, and eases the pain.

What is a salt sock?

A “salt Sock” is exactly what it sounds like—a sock filled with salt. But according to the experts (generations of mothers), not any salt will do. You will need Coarse Sea Salt. According to Livestrong.com, you may also want to use Himalayan salt if you have a large chunk (you can get this at a health food store).

What kind of salt do you need to make a sock?

You will need Coarse Sea Salt. According to Livestrong.com, you may also want to use Himalayan salt if you have a large chunk (you can get this at a health food store). Himalayan salt has many other health benefits, but it can become quite expensive for this purpose. You will also need a clean, white cotton sock.

How do salt socks work?

Salt socks work on the principle that the ice melting compound is contained in a linear form which, when laid across an ice dam, will melt a channel through the ice. That path would then presumably be used as an escape route for water that may tend to get trapped behind the ice dam.

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