HEALING CHARCOAL SKIN SALVE
This is an effective salve for many skin conditions. Our own
family members have all had great success using this salve. Including our Mom,
who avoided having to have minor skin surgery because the salve helped heal her
skin.
Ingredients: Olive oil, Coconut oil, Turmeric, Milk Thistle,
Ginger, Chaparal, Charcoal (activated), Zinc, Vit C (Ascorbic acid), Beeswax,
Wheat Germ oil, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E.
Herb: TURMERIC ROOT
Botanical name: Curcuma longa
Origin: India
Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial; Antioxidant;
Anti-coagulant; Antibiotic; Anti-fungal; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-viral; Antioxidant.
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium,
zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C.
Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions.
Description: It is considered a cleansing herb for the whole
body. It stimulates bile flow, reduces blood clotting and protects the liver.
External uses: Sprinkle on cuts and scrapes after cleansing.
Herb: MILK THISTLE SEED
Botanical name: Silybum marianum
Origin: China
Therapeutic actions: Astringent; Antioxidant; Bitter;
Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emmenagogue; Galactogogue; Hepatic;
Nervine; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic.
Nutrients: Calcium, fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese,
phosphorus, potassium, selenium and zinc.
Description: This herb goes directly to the liver
cell's center to start new protein formation, which causes cell reproduction,
regeneration and repair. Milk Thistle fights off both bacterial and viral
infections.
Herb: GINGER ROOT
Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
Origin: Indonesia/China
Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial; Anodyne;
Anti-convulsant; Aphrodisiac; Analgesic; Anti-ulcer; Anti-tumor; Anti- fungal;
Antispasmodic; Anti-allergenic; Carminative; Diffusive stimulant; Diaphoretic;
Gastric antisecretory; Pungent; Rubefacient; Sternutatory; Sialagogue.
Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids,
iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins A,
B1, b2, B3, B6 and C.
Description: Ginger is warming and stimulating. It has
helped to promote gastric secretions, thus aiding with food absorption.
Herb: CHAPARRAL LEAF
Botanical name: Larrea mexicana/tridentata
Origin: Mexico
Therapeutic actions: Anti-microbial; Antioxidant;
Alterative; Anti-venomous; Astringent; Anti-arthritic; Anti-rheumatic; Anti-scrofulous;
Anti-inflammatory; Expectorant; Odontalgic; Diuretic (lithotripsic); Tonic;
Depurative; Emetic (large doses).
Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, magnesium, manganese,
potassium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, sulfur, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and
C
Drug interactions: No known drug interactions.
Description: It is a great blood purifier. It tones the
system and peristaltic muscles in the lower bowel and rebuilds the tissue.
External uses: It has been used as a wash for wounds and
sores, especially boils and acne. The Native American Indians used the young
twigs to treat toothache and a poultice of the leaves was used to treat chest
complaints and as a wash for skin problems. It is also good for intestinal
cramps and rheumatoid arthritis.
Herb: ALOE VERA
Botanical name: Aloe ferox
Origin: S. Africa
Therapeutic actions: Astringent; Anti-fungal;
Anti-bacterial; Anti-viral; Abortifacient; Alterative; Anthelmintic; Antibiotic;
Anti-inflammatory; Antiseptic; Bitter; Cathartic; Cell proliferant; Cholagogue;
Decoagulant; Demulcent; Depurative; Emmenagogue; Emollient; Insecticide;
Laxative; Purgative; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic; Vermifuge; Vulnerary.
Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, folate, iron, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E.
Drug interactions: Supports those taking glyburide. Check
with doctor if on topical cortricosteroids.
Description: Aloe has been used to treat burns and other
wounds since ancient times. It has been able to increase the amount of blood
flow to areas of burned tissue, stimulate cell regeneration, relieve pain,
reduce inflammation and decrease redness. It has also been used internally for
people with poor circulation, AIDS, skin and digestive disorders.
External uses: Burns, gingivitis, acne, bunions, corns,
arthritis, tennis elbow, dandruff, hair loss, sunburn, stretch marks, sun
spots, skin cancer, liver spots, itching, radiation burns, ulcers, heat rashes,
chapped skin, eye infections, abscesses, hemorrhoids, insect bites, allergies,
chickenpox, shingles, hives, athlete's foot, bed sores, chronic ulcers, varicose
veins and psoriasis.
OLIVE OIL
Botanical name: Olea europaea
Origin: Spain/Italy/Greece
Internal uses: It has been uses for gallbladder
inflammation, flatulence, constipation, gastrointestinal ulcers and kidney
stones. External uses: It has been used for psoriasis, eczema, sunburn and
rheumatism.
COCONUT OIL
Botanical name: Cocos nucifera
Origin: Asia
Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial; Anti-viral;
Anti-microbial.
Description: Coconut oil has the essential MCT
(medium-chained triglycerides) which are burned for energy instead of stored as fat like the LCT or
Long chain triglycerides. These MCT's are what is found in mother's milk and is easily digested.
External uses: A great additive to herbal salves. It has
antimicrobial and antiviral healing abilities and naturally solidifies salves to a creamy texture.
BEESWAX
Description: Beeswax is honeycomb melted. It is used for
controlling the consistency of
salves.
ZINC
Description: Zinc is a mineral that plays a key role in
skin health, immune function, and cell growth. Zinc may protect against acne,
inflammation, and other skin conditions. Zinc is also essential for wound healing, skin repair, and
preventing infections.
CHARCOAL
Description: It effectively cleanses the skin, unclogs
pores, removes deeper impurities, and dead skin cells. It acts like a sponge to absorb impurities,
oil, and debris from the skin. It has exfoliating properties to refine skin and reduce pore
buildup. It can help draw impurities from the skin and lead to a healthier, clearer
complexion. It may help improve the texture and appearance of skin, treat blemishes, improve dry
or oily skin, or heal acne. It helps remove impurities, cleanses the skin, and aids in
regulating the amount of oil being secreted by the skin.
WHEAT GERM OIL
Description: The anti-ageing properties of this ingredient
can prevent the visible signs of premature ageing. Moreover, the abundance of vitamin E in
wheat germ oil can keep your skin supple and hydrated for a long time. It's always better to
find skincare products with wheat germ
oil as a part of the ingredients in them. It will ensure
that you enjoy the goodness of wheat germ oil combined with other powerful ingredients. The oil can make
your skin look soft and supple to promote a smooth texture and bright complexion.
Additionally, wheat germ oil can thicken the skin
to enhance its water retention capacity.tion capacity.
