My 6 yo has a sinus infection right now, and thanks HB, for the info. I hadn't considered garlic right on his sinuses, but it seems VERY effective so far. You are definitely right, it is strong as a press. If he were much younger, I wouldn't trust myself to not harm his skin or cause him undue pain doing this.
I oiled his face, right before his bath, and had him close his eyes. I applied the press for just 10 seconds or so, waiting for him to cue me it was stinging. We removed the press immediately when he reported stinging. The oil prevented any skin burns from the strong garlic.
I held the press to his chest, then each foot for a minute or 2 also.
I've only done 2, 12 hours apart, but he seems dramatically improved. Glad I read your note about sinus infection! Thank you!
OK - WAY, WAY off topic here, but as a side note, my teen dd came home and mentioned our friend helped her relieve sinus congestion by pressing her right index finger for a moment. (Actually, my dd passed out! long story).
So, I decided, without saying anything, to try this on my six year old. He was distracted but I pressed and rubbed his index finger...and right away he noticed and said, 'Mom, you're making my nose itch.' It seems mildly helpful. : )