Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Hello All. I lurk mostly and learn a lot from you all. And now I have a question for you. I'm trying to make an old-time drawing salve, the kind used to draw out infection and splinters. In researching the ingredient lists on these it seems the common denominator is pine tar and mutton tallow. Do you think I sub for the mutton tallow? I'm wondering what properties it is specifically adding? And also does anyone have a ratio as to how much pine tar I should include in my salve? I'm planning on using pine tar, castor oil, beeswax, and mutton tallow/lard/olive oil (one of the 3) infused with comfrey, plantain & chickweed. I just have no clue how much of each I should use. Any help would be wonderful! Blessings, Beth in OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Hi Beth...I havn't a clue on this . Hopefully other list members will ......Mary O - " Beth Weber " <appalachianheritage <herbal remedies > Sunday, August 15, 2004 4:10 AM Herbal Remedies - Drawing Salve > Hello All. I lurk mostly and learn a lot from you all. And now I have a > question for you. I'm trying to make an old-time drawing salve, the kind > used to draw out infection and splinters. In researching the ingredient > lists on these it seems the common denominator is pine tar and mutton > tallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Hi Beth, I've been lurking too, just getting a feel for the place, a good one I might add. Anyway, I've researched and wrote a article on Easter Lilies that can be used to help remove splinters. I know it's the wrong time of the year for Easter Lilies but for future use take a handful of lily petals and wash with warm water, pat dry. Gently tear apart the petals by hand and cover completely with rubbing alcohol in a glass bottle. Allow to sit for 2 weeks. Strain the liquid into a clean spray bottle and use for cuts and splinters. Sue in Mo.Beth Weber <appalachianheritage wrote: Hello All. I lurk mostly and learn a lot from you all. And now I have aquestion for you. I'm trying to make an old-time drawing salve, the kindused to draw out infection and splinters. In researching the ingredientlists on these it seems the common denominator is pine tar and muttontallow.Do you think I sub for the mutton tallow? I'm wondering what properties itis specifically adding?And also does anyone have a ratio as to how much pine tar I should includein my salve?I'm planning on using pine tar, castor oil, beeswax, and muttontallow/lard/olive oil (one of the 3) infused with comfrey, plantain & chickweed. I just have no clue how much of each I should use.Any help would be wonderful!Blessings,Beth in OHFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Pine tar works real good in a healing salve. Just use enough that it seems right. If that answer drives you nuts try an equal amount by weight of all the herbs. I like the other ingredients in your mix too but I haven't done chickweed. The last pine tar containing healing salve I had made an awesome hair conditioner, a weird application a friend cued me in on. Tried another kind salve with land and much prefered the olive oil, the lard seemed " heavy " . Haven't tried tallow yet though if I had some from a deer I might just because it's traditional. Different tallows have different thicknesses at the same temperature, for example deer is a lot more solid at room temp than bear or coon tallow. If that affects the drawing power I don't know, sounds like a good research project. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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