Herbal Salves: How to Make Them at Home, Step by Step
Herbal Salves: How to Make Them at Home, Step by Step IMPORTANT: Homemade salves are meant for external use on intact skin. Do not apply salves to deep open wounds, severe burns, weeping infections, or rashes of unknown origin without medical advice. Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin (the inner forearm) 24 hours before first use, especially if you have sensitive skin, allergies, or dermatitis. Some plants (for example comfrey) must NOT be applied to broken skin because of their pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and must never be used internally. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, young children, and people with chronic conditions should ask a doctor or pharmacist before using herbal preparations. A homemade salve is not a substitute for medical treatment of a serious condition. ...