Bran and Vinegar Compress
Ingredients
- Wheat bran as needed
- Vinegar 100 ml
Principle
Vinegar moves stasis; bran holds heat for sustained warm compress at the neck.
Effects & uses
Simple home compress for early stiff neck.
Method
- Boil vinegar; stir in bran until absorbed and clumpy.
- Cool to about 40°C before use.
How to use
- Apply with gauze wrap once nightly ~45 minutes.
Caution
Comfortable warmth only; avoid burns. Not on broken skin. Supportive external care only.
Source
Wang Xinzhi via Life Times / CACM neurology branch. Pending verification.