All Wounds and Ulcers

Apply powdered sugar directly to the wound or ulcer. Change bandage each time you apply the powdered sugar. Sugar will help wounds to heal rapidly. This was used back in the civil war and was said to have saved many a leg and arm.

Aloe Vera for Sores or Wounds

Use aloe vera for sores or wounds to prevent infection. Place a split aloe vera leaf over the area and cover with a clean bandage. Leave on overnight. This is good for any skin injury.

Cleaning Infected Wounds

Apply papaya juice to the wound that has become infected. First wash the wound with the juice and then allow it to dry on the wound.

Combat Inflammation of Wounds

Bruise plantain leaves and bind to wound after cleansing.

Honeysuckle Poultice

Put a handful of honeysuckle leaves in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and wait for 15 minutes. Use the liquid as a poultice in the wound.

Poultice Aid with Bread

When applying a liquid poultice to injuries, it is helpful to soak a piece of bread in the liquid and place the bread on the area needed. The bread molds itself to the injured site and keeps the herbal liquid in constant contact with the injury.

Poultice for Swollen Glands and Boils

Macerate a small handful of violet leaves and apply to the area. Keep warm by covering with flannel cloth. People often ask what macerate means. I tell them it means to mush up the plant. The dictionary says it means to soften and I don’t know how else to describe it rather than to tell you to mush up the leaves.

Poultice for Wounds Using Honeysuckle

Pound the roots and leaves of honeysuckle and apply them to a clean cloth. Apply to the wound and bind it up.

Poultice for Wounds Using Oak Leaves

Bruise a handful of fresh oak leaves and apply directly to the wound. Cover with a warm cloth.

Poultice for Wounds Using Papaya Slices

Apply fresh cut papaya slices to the wound and bandage overnight. It will clear up the germs near the wounded are and fasten the healing process.

Puncture Wounds Help Using St. John’s Wort

Put 2 tablespoons of St. John’s wort in 1 cup of boiling water Allow to steep until cool. Use this to clean the wound and allow the liquid to dry naturally on the wound. Apply a bandage that has been saturated with the herbal liquid to the wound. Keep the area clean and soak the area in the liquid if possible. Will provide pain relief and promote healing.

Sores or Ulcers Antiseptic with Lavender Flowers

Use an antiseptic or astringent to wash sores and ulcers. Grind 2 tablespoons each of lavender flowers and cinnamon. Add this to 2 cups of ethyl alcohol. Close tightly and allow to steep for 2 weeks. Always keep this on hand. Great for when kids get scrapes, cuts, and scratches.

Stop Pain of Puncture Wounds

Pour kerosene on the wound immediately after the injury. It will take the soreness and pain from the wound.

I use this method often. I go barefoot most of the time and with all of the construction that goes on around here, I have had quite a few injuries. When we were first clearing the land to build our house, I was up here alone clearing some bushes. I had a rake with me that I was using. Because I was not being careful and was not watching what I was doing, I stepped backwards onto the rake. It went clear through the foot and I had an awful time pulling the rake back through the foot and shoe. If I had not had the kerosene to pour on the foot I would have had to stay off my feet for weeks. As it was, I never had to stop using the foot; I only had to hobble around for several days. Kerosene does help take most of the soreness out.

Treating Infected Wounds with Comfrey

Place several comfrey leaves (also called blackwort) and several cloves of garlic in the blender. Add a little honey and blend well. Spread the mixture on a slice of bread and place on the infected wound. Bandage and repeat several times a day, cleaning the wound each time before applying a fresh poultice.

Treating Infected Puncture Wounds with Bacon

Place a piece of moldy bacon fat on the wound and bandage overnight. It will draw the infection from the wound.

Treating Inflamed Wounds with Mallow

Put a handful of mallow root and leaves in 4 cups of water. Strain and use as wash for wounds that are inflamed. Wash the wound at least twice daily, putting on a fresh bandage each time.

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