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Instructions: How to use of cabbage leaf compresses
Purchase a head of common green cabbage at the grocery store.
Remove the core and gently peel individual leaves away from the center of the head pulling outward. Try to avoid tearing the leaves, but it's OK if they shred a little.
Thoroughly wash the leaves.
Leaves can be chilled in the refrigerator for extra benefits. Cool compresses tend to relieve swelling more effectively than warm compresses. Some women find that crushed ice placed over the cabbage leaves also helps. ***
Just before use, crush the veins in the leaf with a rolling pin (or similar object), or slice off the tops of the "veins" with a sharp knife.
Drape several leaves over each breast. Use enough to cover ALL the engorged tissue, including any swollen tissue under your arms.
Leave the compress on until the leaves become wilted, about 20 to 30 minutes. (See Joan Fisher's tips below.)
Repeat application of cabbage leaves three or four times (about every 4 to 6 hours) per 24 hours, until engorgement subsides (usually in 1 or 2 days). If the engorgement is severe, compresses can be used as often as needed.
For the mother who is not breastfeeding, continuous cabbage compresses can also be used to help reduce the swelling in her breasts.
Discontinue direct use immediately if skin breaks out, blisters, or becomes irritated. (Should this happen, please email me the details.)
Place the leaves so they do not touch any already irritated areas, or broken skin.