What is an herbal plaster?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

A medicated herbal plaster contains menthol and methyl salicylate, both of which provide immediate cooling relief for any sort of spasm, swelling, or pain. Available online or at health stores.
This content originally appeared on doctoroz.com

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