If you have ever strained an ankle or been stung by a bee, you will know what a compress looks like. It’s a cloth soaked in water, vinegar or herbal infusion. Held against the injury, it will reduce swelling or bruising.

A cold cloth across the forehead to relieve a headache is also a compress. It’s even more efficient if you add two-three drops of lavender essential oil to the water.

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