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Herbalist tip for cuts
As usual, I cut myself using a very sharp knife when distracted. I don't wear gloves. No big deal, even though this was a fairly good cut or two. Herbalist tip: Have crystalized pine pitch on hand to stop bleeding, help prevent infection and speed healing for even deep cuts.
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Eye styes
I've suffered recently (and still am) from bilateral styes, one of which is incredibly painful and swollen and possibly infected. I've been put on a strong anti-biotic as well as prednisone which I HATE to take. Does anyone have any natural remedies? I've been using warm compresses several times a day which helped with one…
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Ulcer Tea: Boil tea or soak, weigh herbs or measure?
I am trying the suggested ulcer tea: 40% marshmallow root (I have only powder) 30% peppermint (I have spearmint leaves chopped, not powder) 15% canedula (flowers, not powder) 15% yarrow (chopped, not powder) Do I weigh each on a scale (if I have one), and how do I put in the marshmallow powder as it is not in chunks like…
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Injections in knees
I do not know what was in those injections that the Doctor put into my knees. One injection in each knee. I was really sick all week from those 2 injections. Five hours later I had a strange headache. Then after I went to bed the left knee had stabbing pains for several hours (about every 45 minutes). Not all night…
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Infected Cat Bite
My usually loving cat bit me the other day. We'd been away so maybe she was mad at us. However, this is what I did wrong and then what I did to correct it. Not saying that this will work for other bites or other infections. Just wanted to post what I have done in case it might help others. First I just wiped away the blood…
