Guest guest Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 calendula flowers steeped in water to wash. Mine are not blooming yet and I am not sure I have any dried I could send. Also maybe a olive oil beeswax lotion to coat but I would dry bandage it if possible to let it breath and ooze Cheri > > What is the best natural solution to use for cleaning an open wound? Right now I'm using apple cider vinegar in water, it doesn't burn, its diluted quite a bit. But I wonder if there is something better that would help the skin heal, like baking soda, sea salt, etc. > > Also, what should be kept on the sore in between treatments? When I'm not using a castor oil pack, I don't know what to put on it - should it just be dry bandages? It's still seeping and I'm afraid of getting the bandage stuck to it and having to pull it off, so I want to put some kind of ointment in there. > > Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Bingo I have dried calendula. If you send me your address I can send them to you. Cheri > > > > What is the best natural solution to use for cleaning an open wound? Right now I'm using apple cider vinegar in water, it doesn't burn, its diluted quite a bit. But I wonder if there is something better that would help the skin heal, like baking soda, sea salt, etc. > > > > Also, what should be kept on the sore in between treatments? When I'm not using a castor oil pack, I don't know what to put on it - should it just be dry bandages? It's still seeping and I'm afraid of getting the bandage stuck to it and having to pull it off, so I want to put some kind of ointment in there. > > > > Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Provided the wound is not overly deep when I put on a diluted Oregano/Olive Oil or Oregano/ Coconut Oil mix in a 10: 1 ratio the 1 being Oregano oil. This is a natural antibiotic and at the same time it keeps the wound moist which some say is what should be done. Oregano Oil (wild-Crafted or Essential Oils) undiluted would burn. Other than that you can probably find a 'wound dressing' that is harmless and which would provide the moisture needed. I personally like the protection Oregano Oil seems to provide. Joe C. From: detwa_3017 Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 12:02 PM Subject: [ ] Wound cleaning tips What is the best natural solution to use for cleaning an open wound? Right now I'm using apple cider vinegar in water, it doesn't burn, its diluted quite a bit. But I wonder if there is something better that would help the skin heal, like baking soda, sea salt, etc. Also, what should be kept on the sore in between treatments? When I'm not using a castor oil pack, I don't know what to put on it - should it just be dry bandages? It's still seeping and I'm afraid of getting the bandage stuck to it and having to pull it off, so I want to put some kind of ointment in there. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I would put hydrogen peroxide, or iodine drops (2% Lugo's) or aloe vera. I've never heard of oil on an open wound. Someone correct me if I'm wrong (since I'm doing that now with regards to my dog's open wounds). > > What is the best natural solution to use for cleaning an open wound? Right now I'm using apple cider vinegar in water, it doesn't burn, its diluted quite a bit. But I wonder if there is something better that would help the skin heal, like baking soda, sea salt, etc. > > Also, what should be kept on the sore in between treatments? When I'm not using a castor oil pack, I don't know what to put on it - should it just be dry bandages? It's still seeping and I'm afraid of getting the bandage stuck to it and having to pull it off, so I want to put some kind of ointment in there. > > Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I stopped using the castor oil now that it is so open and raw, seems like the castor oil irritated it. I'm still waiting on my delivery of Lugol's iodine, it appears to be coming from Ecuador? Didn't know that, lol, but it should be here this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 This is fascinating, I've never heard of this mixture but I actually have all of it in my cabinet! Joe C wrote: > > Provided the wound is not overly deep then I put on a diluted Oregano/Olive Oil or Oregano/ Coconut Oil mix in a 10: 1 ratio the 1 being Oregano oil. > This is a natural antibiotic and at the same time it keeps the wound moist which some say is what should be done. Oregano Oil (wild-Crafted or Essential Oils) undiluted would burn. Other than that you can probably find a 'wound dressing' that is harmless and which would provide the moisture needed. I personally like the protection Oregano Oil seems to provide > > Joe C. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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