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Neosporin is the automatic go to for manypeople when they get scrapes, cuts and any other minorinjuries. Although manyof us have used this antibacterial topical ointment for years, one quick read over itsingredients list might make us stop andquestion whywe are putting this on our skin!
Ingredients in Neosporin include Neomycin Sulfate Polymxin B, Bacitracin Zinc, Pramoxine and more, all mixed in petroleum jelly. There are many side effects commonly associated with these ingredients such as allergic reactions, muscle twitching, convulsions, hearing loss, fetal harm, rashes, hives, tightness in the chest, and the list goes on. And even with all of these unknown ingredients in it, Neosporin costs about $10 an ounce!
Thankfully, Mother Nature provides us with a bounty of beneficial ingredients that promote healing,without the side effects associated withpharmaceutical alternatives. So, today I’m going toshow youhow to make an all natural–yet potent–topical antibacterial solution.
In the recipe below, each ingredient contains many healing properties. The base is a combination of oils that are anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-fungal. The herbs have various medicinal properties as well. Beeswax is a skin protectant, keeping irritants off the skin while allowing air circulation into the injured area. Witch Hazel helps to clean and disinfect wounds while speeding up the healing process. These are just some of the incredible benefits of thisnatural antibioticointment.
Recipe – Natural Antibiotic Ointment
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup of organic coconut oil
– 1/2 cup of organic almond oil, grapeseed oil, or olive oil
– 1/2 cup of the healing herbs of your choice (try chamomile, calendula, comfrey, lavender, plantain leaves… or learn more about healing herbs here.)
– 4 tbsp of conscious, organic beeswax
– 2 teaspoons of witch hazel
– 15 drops lavender or tea tree essential oils (optional)
Directions:
1. Put herbs in a glass jar and pouroilover herbs. Make sure they are submerged.
2. Put glass jar into a saucepan half filled with water. Heat on low heat for 30 minutes. Stir often.
3. Strain the herbs from the oil with a coffee filter, cheesecloth, t-shirt, etc.
4. Place strained oil in the jar back into the saucepan with water.
5. Add the beeswax. Stir well.
6. Take off the heat once it is fully melted
7. Add witch hazel and mix
8. Once cooled, put into a container of choiceand storein a cool, dark place. (Keepsfor up to a year.)
9. Apply directly to scrapes, cuts, burns, diaper rash, dry skin, athlete’s foot, etc. as required.
Cheers to your health!
Alex, Earthie Mama
ps. Learn how to make nature’s most powerful oral antibiotic here.
Recommended articles by Alex ‘Earthie Mama’ Du Toit:
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About the author:
Alexandra is a trueEarthie Mama, helping others tune into their most natural, thriving state while bringing harmony and balance into all areas of their lives. She hosts a well-known blog,EarthieMama.com, whereshe writes abouthealthandwellness, conscious parenting, green living, self sustainability and getting off the grid. Alexalso has anMAin Psychology, and is a registered Yoga Instructor, environmentalist, conscious mother,green living advocate andnatural birthing expert. She also sells all natural products and her ebooks through her website.
Please check out her website at EarthieMama.com,connect withEarthie Mama on Facebook, or sign up to the free EarthieMama e-newsletter here!
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