RE: DMSO application on wound - ideas

[Guest guest]

>>We got into a heated discussion about the application of DMSO on open

wounds (she says no.. I say why not? lol).<<

I guess if in doubt, just put around the wound then...it'll likely penetrate

where it's needed. Maybe for some direct application could be irritating

just as people differ in their reactions to having it applied period.

<<One thing that is excellent and helps accelerate healing and is

anti-bacterial is sugar. I just read somewhere in the last few days to use

powdered sugar mixed like a paste and cover with gauze and tape it down etc.

It should be reapplied every day or so.<<

Will keep that in mind. I know honey is excellent applied to open wounds

from what I've read though of course one needs to cover it...pretty messy

otherwise.

>>You could probably use vasoline or a & d ointment to make a paste too,

right?<<

Hmmm....that sounds doable. I suppose any of the ointments meant to be

applied could have additives to enhance them. I personally don't care too

much for Vaseline since it's a petroleum derivative, but there would be no

conflict with any other ingredients added I guess. Vaseline tends not to

breathe so if one needs to have aeration, maybe that's a consideration. At

any rate, I'm passing all of the suggestions on and I'll let her figure out

what she'd like to try. At least she has a wide selection to

consider...always a good thing.

>>The hospital applied neosporene powder because the ointment would just

slide off. It took a long, long time to truly heal up and return to a

normal color. Wish I had known about the sugar back then. Lola H.<<

I really dislike antibiotic ointments and eyedrops. I used to raise Shar-Pei

who had a strong tendency for entropion and would get corneal abrasions very

quickly unless dealt with thanks to their heavy brow wrinkling. I found that

antibiotics applied to their eyes ended up causing a reverse effect within a

week or so and became irritating and infection resulted. I had far better

results with a 2 tbsp water to 500 mg. capsule dilution of vitamin C or

colloidal silver. That was soothing and they healed quickly.

I'll keep the powdered sugar idea handy. I wonder if the same goes for

zylitol?

I remember as a kid that raccoons had gotten into the chicken yard once and

really did a number on the chicks and banties (my Dad subsequently covered

the pens with wire). We put sulfur powder directly on the wounds and it was

amazing to see how quickly they scabbed over and healed w/o scarring, even

the most critical injuries. I've often wondered why I can't find the powder

anymore but imagine it's the same ole saw that what works like iodine, is

discontinued or stuck away in some obscure place.

Sonie

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Sonie.. You seem well informed and I am sure you know you do have to be

careful about honey and make sure it is local raised or organic honey.

Most of the commercial brands are just thick sugar water from what I have

heard with only a little real honey. Only the real deal has antibacterial,

healing properties. Messy..?? oh yeah..lol.

You are so right about commercially available antibiotic creams. An friend

just had a tiny melanoma surgically removed which required a few stitches

and his doctor absolutely forbid him to use any antibiotic creams. Said it

was irritating and could soften the skin too much and his stitches wouldn't

hold. I was interested but not sure I have remembered all the

particulars. I guess I will stick with good old colloidal silver and

hydrogen peroxide. Colloidal silver can be sprayed directly in one's

eyes. Not irritating at all.

Ah yes. I remember good old sulphur. Which reminds me.. garlic is a

great antibiotic.

If your friend is particularly concerned with possible infection and

wouldn't mind the smell, they might crush/chop up some garlic and tape it

on the wound.

" Garlic contains almost 80 sulphur compounds. Organic sulphur is famous for

its healing and infection fighting ability.

Garlic also contains an extremely powerful sulfuric compound called Allicin

which is released when ever garlic cells are crushed, bruised or damaged.

Allicin makes garlic one of the most popular natural alternatives to

pharmaceutical antibiotics. "

" Reports show during World War I the British soldiers chopped it up and put

it on as a battle dressing for infected wounds and today, these records

show it was more effective than antibiotics. "

http://macedoniaonline.eu/fitness/alternative-medicine/garlic_antibiotic.htm

Lola H.

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>

>

> >>We got into a heated discussion about the application of DMSO on open

> wounds (she says no.. I say why not? lol).<<

>

> I guess if in doubt, just put around the wound then...it'll likely

> penetrate

> where it's needed. Maybe for some direct application could be irritating

> just as people differ in their reactions to having it applied period.

>

> <<One thing that is excellent and helps accelerate healing and is

> anti-bacterial is sugar. I just read somewhere in the last few days to use

> powdered sugar mixed like a paste and cover with gauze and tape it down

> etc.

> It should be reapplied every day or so.<<

>

> Will keep that in mind. I know honey is excellent applied to open wounds

> from what I've read though of course one needs to cover it...pretty messy

> otherwise.

>

> >>You could probably use vasoline or a & d ointment to make a paste too,

> right?<<

>

> Hmmm....that sounds doable. I suppose any of the ointments meant to be

> applied could have additives to enhance them. I personally don't care too

> much for Vaseline since it's a petroleum derivative, but there would be no

> conflict with any other ingredients added I guess. Vaseline tends not to

> breathe so if one needs to have aeration, maybe that's a consideration. At

> any rate, I'm passing all of the suggestions on and I'll let her figure out

> what she'd like to try. At least she has a wide selection to

> consider...always a good thing.

>

> >>The hospital applied neosporene powder because the ointment would just

> slide off. It took a long, long time to truly heal up and return to a

> normal color. Wish I had known about the sugar back then. Lola H.<<

>

> I really dislike antibiotic ointments and eyedrops. I used to raise

> Shar-Pei

> who had a strong tendency for entropion and would get corneal abrasions

> very

> quickly unless dealt with thanks to their heavy brow wrinkling. I found

> that

> antibiotics applied to their eyes ended up causing a reverse effect within

> a

> week or so and became irritating and infection resulted. I had far better

> results with a 2 tbsp water to 500 mg. capsule dilution of vitamin C or

> colloidal silver. That was soothing and they healed quickly.

>

> I'll keep the powdered sugar idea handy. I wonder if the same goes for

> zylitol?

>

> I remember as a kid that raccoons had gotten into the chicken yard once and

> really did a number on the chicks and banties (my Dad subsequently covered

> the pens with wire). We put sulfur powder directly on the wounds and it was

> amazing to see how quickly they scabbed over and healed w/o scarring, even

> the most critical injuries. I've often wondered why I can't find the powder

> anymore but imagine it's the same ole saw that what works like iodine, is

> discontinued or stuck away in some obscure place.

>

> Sonie

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>>Sonie.. You seem well informed and I am sure you know you do have to be

careful about honey and make sure it is local raised or organic honey.

Most of the commercial brands are just thick sugar water from what I have

heard with only a little real honey. Only the real deal has antibacterial,

healing properties. Messy..?? oh yeah..lol.<<

Oh yeah....would not consider using anything but organic honey. I guess on a

list like this, I forget to mention organic since everyone is so tuned into

that. It's sooooo nice to be among like minded people.....it's like a breath

of fresh air and healing in itself. I just revised a recipe for some cookies

(something I don't ordinarily indulge in...baking cookies, that is) trying

to use up a lot of ingredients I had around that needed to be cleared out

(all except the German Sweet Chocolate, but it was so old, I thought maybe

it hadn't gotten so adulterated....) and wondered if I'd gone completely

'round the bend, but guess it doesn't matter what other people think, it's

only what works for me and thee. :-)

>>You are so right about commercially available antibiotic creams. An

friend just had a tiny melanoma surgically removed which required a few

stitches and his doctor absolutely forbid him to use any antibiotic creams.

Said it was irritating and could soften the skin too much and his stitches

wouldn't

hold. I was interested but not sure I have remembered all the

particulars. I guess I will stick with good old colloidal silver and

hydrogen peroxide. Colloidal silver can be sprayed directly in one's

eyes. Not irritating at all.<<

I learned to use it for conjunctivitis....one day and the pink eye was gone.

I also found it very beneficial for goopy ears, a big problem in a breed

whose ear canals are so closed and convoluted air doesn't get in. Everything

else totally messed them up. CS solved the problem quickly and effectively.

>>Ah yes. I remember good old sulphur. Which reminds me.. garlic is a

great antibiotic. If your friend is particularly concerned with possible

infection and wouldn't mind the smell, they might crush/chop up some garlic

and tape it on the wound.<<

You're right.... will mention that as well.

>> " Garlic contains almost 80 sulphur compounds. Organic sulphur is famous

for its healing and infection fighting ability.

Garlic also contains an extremely powerful sulfuric compound called Allicin

which is released when ever garlic cells are crushed, bruised or damaged.

Allicin makes garlic one of the most popular natural alternatives to

pharmaceutical antibiotics. "

" Reports show during World War I the British soldiers chopped it up and put

it on as a battle dressing for infected wounds and today, these records show

it was more effective than antibiotics. "

http://macedoniaonline.eu/fitness/alternative-medicine/garlic_antibiotic.htm

<<

Isn't it interesting how it all comes back to sulfur.

Sonie

[Guest guest]

Yes... It is interesting how it all comes back to sulphur. This discussion

got me to thinking about how 2000 + yrs ago, the ancient Romans, Greeks

and Egyptians depended on substances such as garlic and honey as

medicines. Must 'a worked or the human race would have gone

extinct..lol.. What is the old saying about 'nothing new under the

sun'? Lola H.