Recipes
Goldenseal Herbal Liniment
This is a powerful herbal disinfectant. Effective on acne, infected wounds, boils, cuts and poison ivy/oak. Apply topically by soaking bandages or cloth with the liniment, then placing on skin. You should try to leave compresses on for several hours, while you rest and re
Details
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Golden Seal Powder
- 1 ounce Myrrh Gum Powder
- 1 ounce Echinacea Powder
- 1/4 ounce Cayenne
- 1 pint rubbing alcohol
Directions
Place the herbs in a wide mouth glass jar and cover with rubbing alcohol. Cover with a tight fitting lid and place in a shaded warm spot for two to four weeks. Shake the bottle daily to minimize settling.
Then strain and re-bottle your liquid. To make straining easier don't shake the bottle for 2 or 3 days prior to re-bottling. (It is simple tips like this that make life easier... you acquire this knowledge through practice!)
Note: This should not sting when applying. If it does dilute with water.