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Castor Oil
Posted by Karen S (Calgary, Alberta) on 03/11/2014
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Castor Oil Packs are near miraculous!!
My 12 yr old son caught his big toe under a door and part of his nail ripped off. He was in a alot of pain, and is somewhat of a nervous nellie-patient, so I only had time to wash it with warm soapy water and then lather it with manuka honey and turmeric. While this worked great for a week or two, there was a minor infection underneath the nail and a scab, that he would not let be touched. Castor Oil packs to the rescue! I was able to wrap his toe in flannel and then some plastic wrap, with a hot water bottleon top for 1hr two nights in a row. This was able to turn the skin pink and healthy immediately, and then the scab and torn nail flaked off on their own the next day. The packs were able to heal from the inside. I never woud have even heard of them without this site. I luv EC!!
Cat Bite Infection Remedies
Posted by Lisa (California) on 02/12/2015
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YES! After calling several walk in clinics after my BF got bit by a feral cat we feed, I went to Earth Clinic and searched for cat bites. We tried the turmeric powder suggestion (after applying diluted grape seed oil extract first). Worked like a charm. One week later you can't even tell my BF was bitten and it never got close to being infected!
Oregano Oil
Posted by Killaxheart (Usa) on 03/26/2016
5 drops of Oregano Oil topped off with a carrier oil (I use EVOL or Coconut oil) in a vegetable capsule 3x a day will murder whatever nasty infection is creeping around in your body. I swear by it!! I can feel the change in my body after the first dose. Everyone needs it in their medicine cabinet, right next to the Tea Tree & Peppermint 👌ðŸ»
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Adam (Melbourne, Australia) on 04/05/2008
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Over a year ago I got some skin disorder from wearing dirty gloves. I ended up with about 10 patches on my hand where the skin would constantly peel off. I tried all sorts of moisterisers, then I had positive results from fungle creams and lotions but still kept coming back.So the Doctor was next, His medication never worked either. Then a bloke I know who proclaims to be an Alchemist said "Half water, half apple cider vinegar in a squirter bottle. Spray on the hands a couple of times a day. Plus drink a cap full". And wulla, its gone. Apparently it evens out the PH levels in the skin. I advise to use natural oils (eg. Coconut) to moisterise the skin also. Now to see if it can cure my reflux.
Raw Potato
Posted by Cassidy (Livingston MT) on 06/19/2023
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Swollen & infected with a deep sliver or something, the tip of my great toe was hurting. Leaving town the next day I thought I should go to see my nurse daughter. Looked up remedies here, had a small potato in the house & I carved a place for my big toe & wrapped it in gauze.
Next morning, the swelling was gone, redness way better and by the second day--any sign of infection was GONE!
Castor Oil, Baking Soda, ACV Poultice
Posted by Laurel (Virginia Beach, VA) on 06/21/2021 6 posts
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Castor Oil & ACV Apple Cider Vinegar for wounds, skin infections, bites
Make a paste of castor oil, apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Apply to wound and cover w band-aid. Clean & change band-aid 2X a day. Amazing healing results!
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Geneaum (San Diego, Ca) on 06/20/2020
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I'm surprised H2O2 doesn't get more attention on EC. Used in conjunction with DMSO (which gets the peroxide into the skin) will quickly nuke a skin infection.
I let the dmso/peroxide stay on the skin for a while. After the bubbling stops I mix colloidal silver gel with calendula gel (remarkable stuff! ) and apply. Cover with a large gauze to keep clothing from rubbing on the area. Has worked many times.
Cat Bite Infection Remedies
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 03/16/2013
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Cat Bite Infection
Two items will work wonders: For bites use echinacea, an herb. Buy the extract and apply onto white cloth or white paper towel and let dry against the bite. Apply ten drops more and let dry. Do it again.
One spider bite case I came across, I had the application on the bite (neck) for a dozen applications over a twenty four hour period.
While this poultice is working, take five drops of the echinacea in a glass of water and drink over an hour. An hour later another five drops in a glass of water and drink. I learned the amazing wonder of echinacea anti venom effect reading a book written by a Texas doctor who used it for any spider bite and even snake bites. The book was written about 1910. (Certainly I'm not saying to ignore going to an emergency room in case of any bite such as snake or dangerous spider.)
And also don't forget colloidal silver which can kill virus, fungus and bacteria. Apply topically with the same technique as echinacea discussed above. Also drink two tablespoons every waking hour for two days... Longer if the infection has been present for over a month. In the case of a long term infection the "bug" could have gone systemic and so I would keep using the silver or two months to make sure the infection is killed.
The bite you describe would have me using both echinacea and the silver. But if you can't get one, use the other. Echinacea also works great on ANY bite that I've come across... Any insect and when I get odd "itches" on tops of feet or hands, legs etc. , I just drip some echinacea on top of irritated area (any itching spot) and let the drops dry. Ten minutes later I re apply. It will dry slightly "tacky" but after the second application, the itching is gone.
Cat Bite Infection Remedies
Posted by Om (Hope, B.C. Canada) on 03/15/2013
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Re: cat bites. I have had many rescue cats and not many bites at all. The ones treated at hospital took weeks and were unpeasant. But here is THE remedy. Would you believe next morning you can hardly discern the bite, all looks good and normal, no pain? The remedy is good quality turmeric. Stick your affected part into the powder and press it on right away. The bleeding will stop, the pain disappears. I always have turmeric in at least two places in the house. Any bleeding will be stopped. Antibiotics suppress the immune system so govern yourself with common sense. Next morning I could hardly see the tooth mark. By the way, when a cat bites, something is wrong with the animal and try to find out what you can do to help. Turmeric is a gift from the gods! Om
Bread Poultice
Posted by Linda (Scranton, United States) on 06/28/2011
★★★★★
evaporated milk over bread you use it to an infected area n it draws out the infection. it even removes glass from your foot.
Calcium
Posted by Xanadu1jw (Memphis) on 09/25/2017
It is more likely the magnesium cured the infection as it is a major infection fighter. It does many other things in the body also like stop migraines, regulate the heartbeat, normalize blood pressure, reduce pain and muscle tension, and on and on. Very research worthy.
Flaxseed Poultice
Posted by Betheljoy (Beacon NY USA) on 01/31/2024
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Flaxseed for infection, boils, etc
Grind flaxseeds to a powder in a coffee grinder. Make a paste by adding warm water. Make a pouch out or linen or cotton cloth and put paste inside, the size of the pouch depending on the area you want to cover. Replace with new wet paste as the original starts to dry. It's important to keep flaxseed wet or it won't work. Place on infected area and watch how it will draw the pus. Usually you will know it has completed the job because there will be a hole where the infection was. Keep it clean and the body will heal the opening.
Castor Oil, Baking Soda, Turmeric Paste
Posted by laurel (virginia beach, va) on 05/24/2023 6 posts
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Castor Oil, baking soda, turmeric powder paste for skin infections
I make a paste (of the above) and apply to skin abrasion. Cover w band aid. I do this daily until the wound heals. Also works great for removing warts.
Turmeric
Posted by Robin (Portland, Oregon) on 06/08/2018
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Skin infections:
Making a paste out of fresh turmeric root.. you can use a garlic press or a fine grater.. Apply to infection..if on leg keep elevated...leave on for as long as possible... if on the face, lie down and relax.
Tumeric paste works wonders.
Charcoal
Posted by Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 06/22/2014
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My 84 year old father was visiting and had an infected finger, sort of like an infected hangnail. The finger was red and a little swollen and it looked like it had some puss. I put a charcoal/flax poultice on his finger for the day. By evening, when I checked there was A LOT of puss. (The charcoal draws the infection to the surface.) I sterilized a needle and gently poked a hole in the skin, which was soft from wearing the poultice all day. I got out a lot of thick, opaque, puss. It was pretty gross! I put a new poultice on it over night. It looked pretty good in the morning but I went ahead and dressed it again and send him with some poultices "to go" since he was returning home that day.
A few months ago my father had scraped his arm and it wasn't healing well and was inflamed looking. I put charcoal poultices on it day and night for several days and it improved so much and finally did heal nicely.
~Mama to Many~
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Michelle (New York, NY) on 09/04/2013
For skin infections and folliculitis: Hydrogen peroxide is very helpful for diminishing the size of skin infections. I also believe it speeds recovery time. It is also a gentler (but not less effective) alternative to rubbing alcohol for those with sensitive skin. Hope this helps!
Charcoal Poultice
Posted by Matt (Somerville, Alabama / USA) on 07/15/2012
Don't take the Cipro. It is a member of the flouroquinolones class of antibiotics. These antibiotics cause significant damage to many systems in your body for a significant percentage of people who take them. The percentage of people harmed is much higher than the few percent reported on the black box warnings. The effects are commonly seen weeks or months later and may require more than one round of treatment before they are seen. My daughter spent nearly 2 years suffering horribly from this drug. There are other much safer more effective antibiotics.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Jeff (Oak Ridge, Tn - Tennessee) on 09/23/2011
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I recently fell 30 feet off a ladder shattering both my feet and severely breaking my left ankle. After two surgeries to fix my left ankle, I started to get an infection in the hole my bone popped through. My doctor gave me some antibiotics to take for 5 days. Shortly after taking all the meds, the infection got worse and spread to the surgical incision. A friend recommended using oil of oregano to battle the infection. I started taking 3 drops 4 times a day under my tongue. Within 2 weeks my infection was gone and the wound itself was reduces by more than half. Needless to say this has won me over to natural remedies.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Khalisa (Memphis, Tennessee) on 10/04/2007
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After using Nair hair remover on my bikini area, I developed a HUGE disgusting "razor" bump in a very embarrassing place. I immediately went online to find out how to get rid of it and all sites said "leave it alone" That the ingrown hair will eventually force it's way out. So I did. And 2 days later it was even bigger and I could see that it was infected (was like big puss bubble. Yes - GROSS). So since I use Peroxide on everything else that ails me i said why not. I soaked a cotton ball in H2O2 and used a band aid to secure it in that spot overnight. By morning, that bump had shrunk to at least 3/4 of its original size and all that infection was out of it. Now all I have to do is fish the hair out, but the peroxide worked GREAT. I LOVE H2O2. I have also used it as a mouthwash for years. About 10 yrs ago my dentist prescibed an expensive mouth wash for me (Periodox) and seeing that H202 was the main ingredient, I started rinsing with Wal-Mart grade and saved myself $38.02 a month. My mouth is in excellent health and my dentist STILL doesn't know I dumped his expensive prescription years ago.
Epsom Salt and Baking Soda Soak
Posted by Chris (Western Australia) on 12/18/2020
★★★★★
In reply to Pam's post from 2010 on the Boron page:
Replied by Pam
Marlborough, Ct, Usa
10/22/2010
Last Nov. Just before Thanksgiving, I stepped on a screw and it went into my foot, just under my big toe. I went to the doctor, and they gave me antibiotics. Well to make a long story short my foot got infected and I was on antibiotics on and off until January, they couldn't get rid of the infection, said it was resistent bacteria. I finally didn't go back because my foot was somewhat better, My toe next to my big toe became infected, and I had to go back and was on more antibiotics until April. At that point they were making me feel sick. So when my toe was good enough I just stopped taking anything as I couldn't stomach it anymore. The reason I am bringing this up is my hands started giving me problems in January. I asked the doctor if this could be related to my foot, and they said probably not. Well thats why I thought I would bring this up and maybe you or someone out there would know if too many antibiotics or an infection could have caused this. Thanks for any help Pam
Best thing to deal with the bacteria is a foot soak of 1/2 cup of epsom salts and 1/2 cup of bicarb soda...hot hot water ...at least twice a day (don't re-use the water).
Let the water dry on the feet (might as well do both feet)! Then spray colloidal silver on sore/injury.
Bentonite Clay
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 11/22/2023
Sandy and MtM, I've suffered those nail infections and tried many things. As much as I am a fan of clay, it HURT. I finally stumbled on something that works each time: h2o2 (3%). A drop or two on the infected nailbed a few times a day cured it for me each time.
Raw Potato
Posted by Lee Ann (Utah) on 03/29/2018
Thank you for this information. I had forgotten that my mom put raw potato on my skinned knees. Now I will try this behind my ear and see if it works. Thanks again.
