What to use on a burn

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In a message dated 5/29/04 10:51:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

kujayhawkbb writes:

 

> I've been using a mix of rosehip,

> evening primrose, st. john's wort and arnica flower oils (about 10

> drops of each) with a bit of lavender and tea tree eo's in shea nut

> oil as the main " carrier " oil.

 

I hope there is not an open wound - arnica should never be used on broken

skin or taken internally unless it's the homeopathic preparation arnica montana

pills. Herb is used for bruises and inflammation externally and is wonderful

for that. But only externally - never use it internally and that includes

using it on broken skin. Arnica is potentially toxic.

 

Personally - I would make a suave using herbs and skip the eo's until the

site is healed. After it's healed - use the eo's to make it not scar. For the

suave off the top of my head - comfrey, St. John's wort, calendula, chickweed,

and plantain. Only use comfrey on wounds that are not deep as it is that

wonderful of a healer.

 

Hope you heal without a trace of your accident.

 

Green Blessings

Patty Corapi

 

 

 

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Hello all,

I certainly enjoy reading all the interesting posts here. I'm

learning, and also get a nice chuckle along the way. I'm hoping to

get some good suggestions for dealing with a problem resulting from

my own clumsiness.

 

I was smoking some pork tenderloin the other day (which turned out

wonderfully, btw) and got a really nasty burn on my leg (I'll omit

the method of receiving the burn in my own defense). At any rate, I

used some lavender eo on it after initially cooling it, but it was a

hot enough burn to be 2nd degree, and the lavender didn't prevent

blistering, which is now drying out, and somewhat painful. I have an

assortment of eo's and other oils (I'm hoping to figure out how to

make good oils, lotions and creams for myself and my family) so I

just need to know what to mix, and how much, to try and heal this

sucker without a nasty scar, etc. I've been using a mix of rosehip,

evening primrose, st. john's wort and arnica flower oils (about 10

drops of each) with a bit of lavender and tea tree eo's in shea nut

oil as the main " carrier " oil. Is this too much in one blend to be

useful? What would anyone suggest as an alternative. This seems to be

helping, but if there's something else that would be better, I'm all

ears.

 

Thank you all for making this a great list to be a part of!

 

Rusty

" Life is a journey, not a destination. Be open to all its

possibilities and enjoy the trip. "

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On May 29, 2004, at 7:48 AM, Rusty wrote:

 

> Hello all,

> I certainly enjoy reading all the interesting posts here. I'm

> learning, and also get a nice chuckle along the way. I'm hoping to

> get some good suggestions for dealing with a problem resulting from

> my own clumsiness.

>

> I was smoking some pork tenderloin the other day (which turned out

> wonderfully, btw) and got a really nasty burn on my leg (I'll omit

> the method of receiving the burn in my own defense). At any rate, I

> used some lavender eo on it after initially cooling it, but it was a

> hot enough burn to be 2nd degree, and the lavender didn't prevent

> blistering, which is now drying out, and somewhat painful. I have an

> assortment of eo's and other oils (I'm hoping to figure out how to

> make good oils, lotions and creams for myself and my family) so I

> just need to know what to mix, and how much, to try and heal this

> sucker without a nasty scar, etc. I've been using a mix of rosehip,

> evening primrose, st. john's wort and arnica flower oils (about 10

> drops of each) with a bit of lavender and tea tree eo's in shea nut

> oil as the main " carrier " oil. Is this too much in one blend to be

> useful? What would anyone suggest as an alternative. This seems to be

> helping, but if there's something else that would be better, I'm all

> ears.

>

> Thank you all for making this a great list to be a part of!

>

> Rusty

> " Life is a journey, not a destination. Be open to all its

> possibilities and enjoy the trip. "

>

 

Hi Rusty

How often you have applied the lavender after burning yourself? The

quality of that Lavender is a primary factor in working with burns. Be

sure it is labeled Lavendula angustifolia for starters.

 

I have also had luck with helichrysum italicum, also known as

Everlasting, for burns and to reduce scarring.

 

Quality is a very important consideration when purchasing and storing

any of the oils you mentioned in your post too.

 

Sandi Thompson, R.A. Certified Integrative Aromatherapist

Force of Nature Aromatherapy

Custom Blends for Your Well Being

www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com

 

 

 

 

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Rusty,

This might not be much help to you right now, since your burn is healing..

BUT, should you ever be outside , get burned and without your oils.

The sap of a balsam fir is one of the best medicines there is for burns.

It takes the pain out instantly, makes a liquid band aid ( grody for it

picks up all dirt), but an absolute miracle when it comes to burns.

C-M

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This is not an eo, but if you have an aloe plant, the gel inside is very

good for healing and relieving pain.

 

hth

san

 

 

 

> I was smoking some pork tenderloin the other day (which turned out

> wonderfully, btw) and got a really nasty burn on my leg (I'll omit

> the method of receiving the burn in my own defense). At any rate, I

> used some lavender eo on it after initially cooling it, but it was a

> hot enough burn to be 2nd degree, and the lavender didn't prevent

> blistering, which is now drying out, and somewhat painful. I have an

> assortment of eo's and other oils (I'm hoping to figure out how to

> make good oils, lotions and creams for myself and my family) so I

> just need to know what to mix, and how much, to try and heal this

> sucker without a nasty scar, etc. I've been using a mix of rosehip,

> evening primrose, st. john's wort and arnica flower oils (about 10

> drops of each) with a bit of lavender and tea tree eo's in shea nut

> oil as the main " carrier " oil. Is this too much in one blend to be

> useful? What would anyone suggest as an alternative. This seems to be

> helping, but if there's something else that would be better, I'm all

> ears.

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, Sandra Thompson <sandrat@o...>

wrote:

>

>

> Hi Rusty

> How often you have applied the lavender after burning yourself? The

> quality of that Lavender is a primary factor in working with burns.

Be

> sure it is labeled Lavendula angustifolia for starters.

>

> I have also had luck with helichrysum italicum, also known as

> Everlasting, for burns and to reduce scarring.

>

> Quality is a very important consideration when purchasing and

storing

> any of the oils you mentioned in your post too.

>

> Sandi Thompson, R.A. Certified Integrative Aromatherapist

> Force of Nature Aromatherapy

> Custom Blends for Your Well Being

> www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com

 

I only used the straight (neat) lavender a couple of times, and it

immediately took the pain away. Then I just neglected to do anything

else with it for 3 days. When I mixed up the blend I mentioned, it

also felt wonderful, and the ugly and (tight) discomfort of the

scabbing decreased as well. I've used the blend for the past 36 hours

or so, applying it every few hours when able. The burned area

appears " better " already. Wish I'd started earlier. I was just

wondering if mixing that many oils was detrimental, or if I'd get

better results with fewer in the mix.

 

The lavender is the species you mention. I purchased my oils from

Green Valley Aromatherapy and Mountain Rose Herbs. Before I found

this list. In doing a web search, I found references to them

as " good " sources. All my eos are kept in empty wooden cigar boxes in

a cool environment, carrier oils in a closed cardboard box, cool

environment, or the fridge.

 

Do you think I'd get any extra results from adding some helichrysum

to my current blend?

 

Thanks to all who have replied.

 

Rusty

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I totally agree. When my son went to the doctor

with frostbite he told us that aloe is used in burn

units and was the best thing to use to help heal,

wether it is burn caused by heat or cold.

I grow aloe specifically for medicinal benefits.

Laura

 

On Sat, 29 May 2004 12:35:34 -0400 " san " <san6 writes:

> This is not an eo, but if you have an aloe plant, the gel inside is

> very

> good for healing and relieving pain.

>

> hth

> san

 

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Yes! But be sure to use helichrysum italicum from Corsica...

 

Wonderful oil - expensive, but well worth it!

 

Blessings,

Doreen

 

-

Rusty

Saturday, May 29, 2004 12:07 PM

 

Re: What to use on a burn

 

, Sandra Thompson <sandrat@o...>

wrote:

>

>

> Hi Rusty

> How often you have applied the lavender after burning yourself? The

> quality of that Lavender is a primary factor in working with burns.

Be

> sure it is labeled Lavendula angustifolia for starters.

>

> I have also had luck with helichrysum italicum, also known as

> Everlasting, for burns and to reduce scarring.

>

> Quality is a very important consideration when purchasing and

storing

> any of the oils you mentioned in your post too.

>

> Sandi Thompson, R.A. Certified Integrative Aromatherapist

> Force of Nature Aromatherapy

> Custom Blends for Your Well Being

> www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com

 

I only used the straight (neat) lavender a couple of times, and it

immediately took the pain away. Then I just neglected to do anything

else with it for 3 days. When I mixed up the blend I mentioned, it

also felt wonderful, and the ugly and (tight) discomfort of the

scabbing decreased as well. I've used the blend for the past 36 hours

or so, applying it every few hours when able. The burned area

appears " better " already. Wish I'd started earlier. I was just

wondering if mixing that many oils was detrimental, or if I'd get

better results with fewer in the mix.

 

The lavender is the species you mention. I purchased my oils from

Green Valley Aromatherapy and Mountain Rose Herbs. Before I found

this list. In doing a web search, I found references to them

as " good " sources. All my eos are kept in empty wooden cigar boxes in

a cool environment, carrier oils in a closed cardboard box, cool

environment, or the fridge.

 

Do you think I'd get any extra results from adding some helichrysum

to my current blend?

 

Thanks to all who have replied.

 

Rusty