Comments on: Healing ‘Boo-Boo’ Salve, a.k.a Homemade Natural Neosporin

By: Niki

Niki

Thank you for sharing this. l had a chuckle to myself about your warning not to use this on broken bones etc as one of the ancient names for comfrey was knitbone.
Hope it’s ok to post this link here but, thought others might enjoy the read too.
https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/comfreyroot.html

By: Niki

Niki

In reply to Lisa. Lisa it sounds to me as though your mix was waaayyyy too hot. Keep in mind that overheating will likely destroy most of the healing properties of the ingredients. If l've understood correctly, the mixture needs to be just hot enough to be able to incorporate all the ingredients.

By: Wendy

Wendy

In reply to Greg. This is what I'm looking for, also. I'm wondering if Fractionated Coconut Oil could be used, if it sets up hard, or if it would be too runny, as it's liquid.

By: Jason

Jason

In reply to Crystal. I only give move enough heat to melt everything, and over a double boiler at that. And nearly every therapeutic grade essential oil will degrade plastics, I only use glass.

By: Fernie

Fernie

I rinse all my jars and lids with rubbing alcohol to sterilize before filling also the tools used for making so I have never had any mold problems so far. I also use a tool to remove a dab from the jar and never put my fingers in. Hope this helps.

By: Lynda Etchells-Hollohan

Lynda Etchells-Hollohan

How long will it last and does it need to be in the refrigerator?

By: Tamara Thomas

Tamara Thomas

Dont use this on burns right away. If you put any oils/fats on burns when the heat is still in it you will make it worse.

By: Jeanne deWard

Jeanne deWard

Honey does NOT kill MRSA.

By: Debra Yvonne Mathis

Debra Yvonne Mathis

the name ‘Neosporin’ is a BRAND name, which means you are infringing upon their copyright. I make my own anti bacterial/anti inflammatory cream as well, with an emphasis on raw organic coconut oil, and I’m very happy with it – it requires no herb infusions, as it relies upon the properties of the coconut oil and other ingredients. But mainly, using the word ‘Neosporin’ is pretty much a ‘no-no’.
Plus, you add the essential oils when the mix is still on the heat and very hot? good way to eliminate the benefits of the essential oils; all practice guidelines I know direct the practitioner to cool the mix before adding essential oils.

By: Kari Fox

Kari Fox

I made this in a huge batch to give away as Christmas presents and kept the leftovers for my household. It’s been used on everything from eczema to burns to scrapes to bites, and every time it’s helped heal up faster and remove any sting or ache. I even use it on my hands and lips in winter to keep away chapping. It’s fantastic stuff.

By: Christine Smith

Christine Smith

In reply to Crystal. You would actually not want to replace the coconut oil with those. The coconut oil is solid at room temperature. Another hard oil or butter would be a better choice, to maintain the consistency of the balm. Shea butter or mango butter would be the right consistency. You would need more EO to replace the antibacterial properties of the coconut oil.

By: real world

real world

In reply to Audabeth. Dry skin on my feet is a problem I had too, but argon oil fixes it right up! 100% pure from whole foods or other natural food store is pricey, but worth it. And if only takes a few drops nightly. After three days, my skin felt smooth and normal.