Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I person I know recently had dried cracked skin on the bottoms of his feet. That made it painful to walk. I made a rinse or soak from Arnica; and then added fresh Aloe Vera juice. This soothing mixture was applied three or four times a day, and by the next day the fellow could walk. Arnica is a powerful and neglected herb. Last Christmas I accidentally grabbed a metal pan by the handle- from the oven at about 375 degrees. To say the least it hurt. I quickly placed the hand in some cool tea, arnica, and aloe vera. I used nothing more...but prayer of course. I had no burn result, other than a bit of tenderness for a few hours. I continued cooking. Tea, as well, has worked to relieve severe sunburn. As a kid I would often stay out too long, and get those dark red sunburns. Tea and aloe vera helped...and learning to wear long sleeves and a hat no matter how hot. I have used arnica as a rinse for the gums- and it speeds healing. But, it is not to be swallowed I am told; and having taking a bit at times, I can attest that it can make ones stomach sick. I don't drink or swallow it...kind of like peroxide. If one doesn't have arnica about: a now retired and long deceased Pharmacist (one of the old kind, the guys who actually made up remedies, used a mortar and pestle, etc) told me that hydrogen peroxide, salt, and water together are the best mouth rinse for injured gums. I listened...and I still have all my teeth, lol. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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