Black Ointment - Steven Horne
[Pages:1]BlackOintment
Drawingsalveforinfectedwounds,slivers,molesandotherskinproblems
A drawing salve is an agent that pulls pus and infection out of the skin. Drawing salves can be helpful for skin blemishes, acne, boils,cysts,wartsanddermatitis.Theycanhelpdrawsliversandcan evenbeusefulformolesandskincancers.
Black ointment is a gentle drawing salve. It is useful for infections in the skin, warts and other skin problems.The key ingredientsaredetailedbelow.
Chaparral is a potent medicinal shrub from the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It contains a highly antioxidantcompound,nordihydroguaiareticacid,andhasbeenusedin thetreatmentofskindiseaseslikeacne,eczema,soresandrashes.It hasalsobeenusedinthetreatmentofcertaintypesofcancer,such asleukemia.
Lobelia is a powerful antispasmodic that relaxes muscles and promotes lymphatic drainage. Topically, lobelia is used for insect bitesandstingsandtoeasepainfrommusclespasmsandcramps.
Comfrey contains allantoin, a cell proliferant, which helps rebuilddamagedtissue.Itisanincrediblyeffectivetissuehealerand hasbeenusedforsprains,swellings,bruisesandseverecutsandto encouragesuppurationofboils,abscessesandgangrenousulcers.
GoldenSealisoriginallyaNorthAmericanplantandwasused by Native Americans for various ailments. It is anti-inflammatory, antibacterialandastringent.Ithelpsfightinfectionsintheskinand hasalsobeenusedtopromotehealinginulceratedskin.
Plantainisfoundgrowinginmeadowsandonroadsidesperennial. Plantain is considered a refrigerant, diuretic, deobstruent an astringentandisusedtopicallytocounteractbeestings,spiderbites andsnakebites.Itisalsousedtodrawinfectionandpromoterapid healingofwounds.
Red Clover is indigenous to Europe and Asia and has long been used as a blood purifier in the treatment of skin conditions. It reduces lymphatic swelling and has even been used as a remedy forcancer.
Mullein is native to southern Europe and western Asia and grows readily in open land in North America. It is soothing and moisteningtothelungsandhasbeenusedprimarilyforrespiratory ailments.ically,mullein isusefulforreducinginflammationandhelpingwoundstoheal.
Marshmallow Root is commonly used to soothe coughs, sore throats, and even small wounds. Marshmallow contains mucilage, asubstancethatdoesnotdissolveinwaterbutbecomesslickwhen wet,whichallowsrelieffromirritation.
Chickweedisaverycommonweedthatwasharvestedasavegetableatonetime.Itisrichinnutrientsandhasbeenusedtopically tohealwoundsandrelieveitching,rednessandswelling.
Myrrh isnativetoAfricaandgrowsbestinthickets,sun,and well-drained soil. Myrrh has been historically used as perfume, incense and embalming agent. Myrrh is antiseptic, anti-inflammatoryandastringentandisveryusefulfortreatingskininfections.
Beeswaxisusedforstiffeningandthickeningproductslikethis ointment,butitalsohasmedicinalusesofitsown.Itisanti-inflammatoryandhelpfulforeasingpain.
Olive oil is part of the base of this ointment but has a variety ofuses,manyinconnectionthecardiovascularsystem.Itissoothingandnourishingtotheskinandhasbeenusedintreatingminor burnsandhelpingdryskinconditionslikeeczema.
VitaminEisafat-solubleantioxidantandhelpskeepoilsfrom going rancid. Besides helping to preserve the salve, vitamin E is usefulforpreventingscartissueandhelpingtheskintoheal.Itisa topicalremedyfordermatitisandpreventingagingoftheskin.
SuggestedUse
Thisproductisfortopicaluseonly.Applyathicklayeroverthe desired area and cover with a bandage. Change the dressing every twotofourhours.FollowwithGoldenSalveforbestresults.
The salve has a drawing action and will help to pull pus and infection out of wounds, while fighting infection and promoting healing. It can be applied to skin blemishes, boils, cysts, warts, inflamedareasoftheskin,scratches,insectbitesandstings,infected wounds and related skin conditions. It may be helpful in pulling sliversorotherobjectsembeddedintheskintothesurface.
An ointment can be made for warts, skin cancers and moles by mixing one capsule of Paw Paw Cell Reg with enough Black Ointment to form a paste. Apply this topically, cover with a bandageandchangetwicedaily.Discontinuewhenawhiteringforms aroundthewartormole.
DiscontinueusingBlackOintmentifexcessiverednessorswellingoccurs.SwitchtoGoldenSalveifthishappens.
SelectedReferences
AModernHerbalbyMrs.M.Grieve TheCompleteMedicinalHerbalbyPenelopeOdy TheEncyclopediaofMedicinalPlantsbyAndrewChevallier PDRforHerbalMedicines2ndEdition,ChiefeditorThomasFleming
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