cold compresses

Chilled healing pads

Cold compresses are cloths or pads soaked in cold water or wrapped around ice, applied to the body to reduce swelling, ease pain, or lower temperature.

They're a standard home remedy for bumps, bruises, fevers, and headaches: Apply a cold compress to the sprained ankle for twenty minutes.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G