Post by jadedsage on Jun 10, 2003 20:18:31 GMT -5
Minor skin injuries are unavoidable. The right wound treatment can help promote faster healing and prevent any infections or complications. One proven healing agent is Comfrey. What follows are directions to make infused comrey-oil salve, and some other healing salves.
Infused Comfrey-Oil Salve
In the top of a double boiler, cover 2 oz of dried comfrey leaves with 2 cups of extra virgin olive oil. Cook, covered, over simmering water for 60-90 minutes. Strain the resulting comfrey oil through a paper towel, by pressing down on the leaves.
Make extras of this oil and store it in the refridgerator in a tightly sealed jar. The oil will keep up to one year without going rancid.
Healing Salve
*makes 1 1/4 cups of cream*
1/4 cup pure beeswax
1 cup infused comfrey oil
20 drops tea tree essential oil
1. Shave or cut the beeswax into small chunks. In a small saucepan, warm the infused comfrey oil and the beeswax.
2. Heat the ingredients over low heat until the beeswax is just melted. Don't allow the ingredients to boil.
3. Remove from heat and add the tea-tree essential oil. Then pour the salve into steralized containers, and store in a cool, dark, dry place for up to one year.
Quick and Easy Salve
1/2 cup all-vegetable shortening (room temp)
10 drops tea-tree essential oil
10 drops calendula extract
In a small bowl, whip ingredients together, using a small whisk or spatula, until thoroughly blended. The salve should have the look and feel of fluffy, orange butter-cream frosting. Store in a labeled plastic or glass container in a cool place for up to 3 months, or refrigerate for up to 1 year.
Caution
There are a number of times when a healing salve should not be used.
1. When the cut is deeper than 1/4 inch. A Dr. should be seen immediately.
2. When the injury is a result of an animal bite, whether the animal is known or not known.
3. When there is any chance that the wound could be infected, or that there may be blood poisoning.
4. When the skin still feels warm after a burn.
5. When the injury was caused by a splinter or other foreign object that cannot be removed by tweezers.
**Natural Healing Guide - 7/5**
Infused Comfrey-Oil Salve
In the top of a double boiler, cover 2 oz of dried comfrey leaves with 2 cups of extra virgin olive oil. Cook, covered, over simmering water for 60-90 minutes. Strain the resulting comfrey oil through a paper towel, by pressing down on the leaves.
Make extras of this oil and store it in the refridgerator in a tightly sealed jar. The oil will keep up to one year without going rancid.
Healing Salve
*makes 1 1/4 cups of cream*
1/4 cup pure beeswax
1 cup infused comfrey oil
20 drops tea tree essential oil
1. Shave or cut the beeswax into small chunks. In a small saucepan, warm the infused comfrey oil and the beeswax.
2. Heat the ingredients over low heat until the beeswax is just melted. Don't allow the ingredients to boil.
3. Remove from heat and add the tea-tree essential oil. Then pour the salve into steralized containers, and store in a cool, dark, dry place for up to one year.
Quick and Easy Salve
1/2 cup all-vegetable shortening (room temp)
10 drops tea-tree essential oil
10 drops calendula extract
In a small bowl, whip ingredients together, using a small whisk or spatula, until thoroughly blended. The salve should have the look and feel of fluffy, orange butter-cream frosting. Store in a labeled plastic or glass container in a cool place for up to 3 months, or refrigerate for up to 1 year.
Caution
There are a number of times when a healing salve should not be used.
1. When the cut is deeper than 1/4 inch. A Dr. should be seen immediately.
2. When the injury is a result of an animal bite, whether the animal is known or not known.
3. When there is any chance that the wound could be infected, or that there may be blood poisoning.
4. When the skin still feels warm after a burn.
5. When the injury was caused by a splinter or other foreign object that cannot be removed by tweezers.
**Natural Healing Guide - 7/5**