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tx
cutaneous system
burn
botanicals

primary herbs

Aconitum napellus (toxic): according to indications, for serious burns (NCNM Botanicals)
Aloe vera: (Bastyr College Black Book)
Arnica montana (toxic): serious burns; with Hypericum perforatum up to burn area - not on burn (NCNM Botanicals)
Calendula officinalis: dilute to cleanse; as fomentation
Hamamelis virginiana: cold decoction topically (Anderson Geller)
Hypericum perforatum (oil): immediately, OK on open wounds; for first and second degree burns (NCNM Botanicals)
Mentha piperita: topically, relieves local pain; for first degree burns (NCNM Botanicals)
Olea europaea: externally (Harper-Shove, p. 148)
Quercus alba: skin wash for burns, sunburn (NCNM Botanicals)
Symphytum officinale (toxic): fresh root as poultice (NCNM Botanicals)
Thea spp.: cold infusion topically (Anderson Geller)
Trifolium pratense: deep, ragged and otherwise badly conditioned burns
(Felter and Lloyd, p. 1996)


complementary herbs

Apis mellifera (toxic) ointment. Available from Hyland's pharmacy
second and third degree burns: poultice: Ulmus fulva + Hydrastis canadensis + Symphytum officinale (toxic); mix into thin paste with mineral water, honey and wheat germ oil. Remove the next morning and apply wheat germ oil liberally, place mineral water pack on area for 1 hr. or more. Repeat daily for 3-4 weeks. (NCNM Botanicals)
vulnerary: internally: Hydrastis canadensis + Capsicum frutescens + Symphytum officinale (toxic) + Echinacea angustifolia (root) + Commiphora myrrha (NCNM Botanicals)
dressing: Hypericum perforatum (for pain) + Calendula officinalis + Capsicum frutescens an eighth to a quarter tsp. (NCNM Botanicals)


footnotes