Tag: Salve

Balms & Salves Posted on

Homemade Tattoo Balm Recipe

Homemade Tattoo Balm Recipe Recipe Type: First Aid Cuisine: Balms & Salves Infuse oils for the salve with calendula, which is good for healing and anti-inflammatory; and chamomile, which is soothing and itch relieving. Lavender essential oil was used, because it calms inflamed skin and provides some pain relief, too. The beeswax makes it more salve-like by thickening it a bit, but beeswax has some anti-inflammatory properties, as well. Ingredients 4 oz of equal parts sunflower oil & apricot kernel oil (infused with calendula & chamomile flowers) ½ oz beeswax pastilles 20 drops lavender essential oil Instructions Fill a small jar halfway with equal parts of calendula and chamomile flowers, then fill the jar the rest of the way with sunflower and apricot kernel oils. […] Read More

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History of Herbal Treatment for Cancer

External Treatment for Cancer The external treatment of cancer with escharotic salves actually seeks out and destroys cancer cells. Escharotic pastes and salves are caustic compounds that are applied externally on the skin. These are directly applied over the affected area and will erode the tissue to eventually destroy and remove the underlying tumor. The direct application of herbs and herbal juices to tumors has been practiced in many different traditions and cultures far back into antiquity. It is known that the Native Americans commonly applied poultices of roasted onions and bloodroot as well as other substances, which eroded the skin to draw out cancers, tumors and other undesirable materials. Straight garlic poultice will also cause blistering and open the skin but, like onions, it […] Read More

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Skin remedies for itchy skin

THE SKIN is the largest organ of the body & the best barrier against harm. Because the skin mirrors internal health, treatments for its ailments are sometimes taken internally to restore a healthy balance in the body, its important to pay close attention to this extensive protective covering & to maintain it well. To keep the skin & the rest of the body well hydrated, drink plenty water – at least 8 oz. a day… stir in a teaspoon or 2 of lemon juice or herbal vinegar for internal cleaning. A number of fairly common plants & mushrooms are of value for soothing & clearing skin troubles. Selectively knowing the best ones, as our ancestors did, is relatively easy. You can dust the green – gold spores of club moss, lycopodium clavatum & other related species on […] Read More