 | Echinacea and goldenseal combinationstimulates the immune system to clear infections. Echinacea boosts antiviral response for the first seven to ten days. Goldenseal is antiseptic and antibacterial and heals skin and mucus membranes.
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| Goldensealopen a capsule, mix contents with a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply topically and cover with a bandage.
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| Gingersoak a compress in ginger tea and apply to draw the boil to a head.
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| Usnea mosseffective against staphylococcus infection. Make a strong tea and use it to make a compress.
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| Herbal combination ointmentSuper Salve, which contains chaparral, echinacea, hops, and usnea, is an excellent remedy.
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| Beta-caroteneconverted in the body to vitamin A, helps heal skin tissue.
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| Vitamin C with bioflavonoidsanti-inflammatory, boosts immune response, helps restore cell-wall integrity.
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| Zincaids in wound healing.
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| Lavenderapply ice cold water for at least 10 minutes, then 2 drops neat (undiluted) lavender directly on the burn. Put 5 drops lavender on a dry, cold compress and cover the area.
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| Calendulafor first-degree burns. Apply gel, spray, or diluted tincture.
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| Urtica urens
for first-degree burns. Take pill orally and/or apply gel or ointment topically.
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| Hypericumfor second-degree burns. Apply gel, spray, or diluted tincture externally; take internally if burns are on hands or feet, or if there are shooting pains.
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