Want a Safe Antibiotic Ointment? DON'T Use Neosporin! (Make this FAST Herbal Salve Instead)

[@fallenangelwi25]

Humble garden or not, you use it wisely, so it's much better than acres gone to waste ❤💚

[@paradiseawaits821]

I go in our backyard, cut a piece of aloe from our aloe plants, rinse, cut the sharp edges off, slice open, apply to cuts, wounds, bug bites, burns, etc., works good every time. Grow your own aloe plants. I was able to cure a loved one bed sore with just aloe. The ointment that her Doctor prescribed for her was not working, seemed to me to like it was making her sore worse. Once I applied the aloe, her sore started healing in days. In about a week, her sore was almost healed, less than two weeks, it was completely healed. Her Doctor was so impressed that she healed so fast.

[@brotherbruns2989]

I use a beeswax, olive oil, rosemary oil, aloe, and sage oil compound for scrapes and cuts.

[@a.r.8987]

I'm going to have to come back to this to review the ingredients and recipes..... thanks.

[@Just-Nikki]

Hey Cassandra, Great recipe, you can also add some yarrow, Saint John’s wart, lemon balm and forage the herb - self heal - which grows nearly everywhere. You can even add tallow for skin barrier protection. Also a great thing for the herbal medicine cabinet is yarrow powder. It’s good to have around when you cut yourself and need to stop bleeding. 😀

[@katiedavis5861]

Great knowledge! Do you by any chance have a book recommendation to learn more?

[@Just-Nikki]

@@katiedavis5861 the herbal academy has a blog that’s free and it’s a great resource. I really like The Modern Herbal Dispensatory by Thomas Easley as a reference book for home use. Mountain Rose has great recipes and information on their site as well. Jan Berry has a few books on soap and body products with recipes that tell you how they benefit your body. She is an herbalist like myself and knowledgeable. Once you start learning what herbs help with different things, you can easily incorporate them into her skincare products. 😀

[@playground2583]

​@@Just-Nikkiyep mountain rose is a good site...i havent been there in a while

[@godsconstruction]

Cassandra, Thank you so much for sharing ☮️❤️💡

[@cindyr.-eg9wo]

To make yarrow powder do you use flowers or leaves?

[@Ladythyme]

Jojoba oil works better as it doesn’t go rancid over time….. plantain comfrey and calendula is a great combination as well

[@MaribethAlexander]

Cassandra, you never cease to amaze me! I totally have faith in the things God created-more so than over the counter products! I’m adding this to my TO MAKE list! Thanks for sharing!

[@soapsforlove4168]

I've never thought of using roses before I usually add plantain along with some of the herbs you suggested. with only lavender these salves can also be used for diaper rash. I keep jars of it on hand at all times and give it away when people come to visit. It's so nice to see other people making good, healthy choices. Thank you!

[@gypsyninjette4734]

Rose petals are great for anxiety too! You can tincture them in 100 proof vodka and make a great tonic for calming the body. Great after a long stressful day. Very gentle. Any rose will do…as long as it is free of chemical pesticides of course. Lol!

[@jackie-k]

I am going to make plantain salve and add some lavender essential oil. Don’t have the leaves and I use lavender straight on blemishes and cold sores and they are gone in 1-2 days! I use bag balm on burns but want to have the plantain salve! Super excited as I totally go 100% natural! I rarely used pharm in the past, I am pretty picky and not it’s an absolute NO! I worked in health care for 30yrs! No antibiotics since 1991!!

[@AWcinema]

My grandmother down-south used to tell me to put honey on but yours sounds much much better especially the fragrances

[@ancesthntr]

Thanks for the great video, especially the detailed recipe in the description. Note that in the absence of some kind of an antibiotic cream, honey is a great option. It has been used for thousands of years to heal wounds. It is a natural antibiotic, and it never goes bad. Apparently, Manuka honey is the best for this (though is expensive, if you can find it), but any honey will work. I always buy local honey, because it helps me with my allergies (obviously when eating it, not spreading it on a cut) because the bees use local pollen to make it.

[@crystalcurtis3771]

Thank you again Cassandra for your willingness to be such a blessing to so many. Praying the Lord’s blessings and peace over you ❤️

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

Hello Crystal! Your words of encouragement and prayers mean SO MUCH to me, sweet friend! Thank you, truly!

[@dianacroy4579]

Great choices. I do use something that most don't. That would be spider web, it stops bleeding and disinfects as well.

[@gypsyninjette4734]

Whohhhh spider web!? How do u do that? That’s very interesting to me. I’ll have to do some research on that one! Thankyou for sharing!

[@allyk7476]

Awesome! Every time I look at your videos I'm inspired. Please keep your wonderful videos coming. Your passion is addicting.

[@susanhenley8240]

That must smell so good! Organic raw coconut oil is good for so many things. I use it on my infant granddaughter's skin; cradle cap and diaper rash both gone.

[@loismantooth920]

My son is very allergic to petroleum. This will be great!!! Thank you!

[@darlenelester9577]

I use lavender oil for bee stings, spider and mosquito bites. It really works!

[@thasfun]

I feel like I am in school whenever you drop a video. This time around in my life, I am paying close attention. 😂❤✍️

[@homesteadgamer1257]

Wonderful video! 💜💜 I make my own, as well, but I use coconut oil, shea butter, beesewax, tea tree oil, sometimes with a little powdered chamomile, sometimes with a drop of clove oil, sometimes with a little of my cayenne+turmeric-infused coconut oil, sometimes a couple drops of peppermint oil. As soon as I have room to grow a proper herb garden, though, I absolutely will be making mine with calendula and lavender.

[@homesteadgal4143]

I have all of these ingredients and am going to make this tomorrow. The other day, I added Neosporin to my 'need list' and now I won't buy it! Thank you!

[@catebar9204]

Thank you for such thorough instructions. I immediately subscribed for I so need help in growing herbs and knowing what to do with them. It is time we question commercial products by thinking it safe to use these because our mother used them when we were growing up. We have to learn a whole new way of living and stop depending on familiar items that are full of questionable ingredients. We must demand that our public educational systems teach more practical hands on subjects relating to less dependency on big corporations who are more interested in profits than purity. I can testify it is not easy for me to now learn to grow food and herbs, but it is a necessity in this present economic climate. Blessings....

[@susanhopkins26]

Your video popped up on my feed and I’m so happy it did. Loved this! Count me as a new subscriber. 😊

[@gowest5145]

Thank you for this information. I'm getting ready to make my first batch of ointment. I think it is wonderful that you are telling people in small spaces how they can prep. That is so needed. A lot of people start out with a channel like City Prepping and then they don't stay in the city.

[@sharrilswindle752]

Your Garden is so beautiful,I love how much you create from your beautiful gardens!! Thank you for sharing this recipe and all the work that went into it!!

[@jabolbot9371]

I love the way you “boil down” the info for your videos. Greatly appreciate your info.

[@gypsyninjette4734]

Ur little garden is BEAUTIFUL! have u ever tried infusing ur oil w the plants on a seed heating mat? U can leave dried herb in the oil for 8 weeks n then strain and make ur salve. Works great! I like making yarrow, comfrey, self heal, and plantain. I also add some animal fat to my salve. Either tallow or bear fat works AMAZINGLY for cuts, burns, scrapes, ect. Love ur videos! GREEN BLESSINGS 🪴💚

[@janp7660]

What is self heal?

[@gypsyninjette4734]

@@janp7660 hi. It is a member of the mint family w purple cone shaped flowers. Grows wild here.

[@mom2LandM]

I think we are all curious about your purse organizer and what other items you use/carry that might be great ideas!! Thank you for the all natural recipe!!!

[@dancnluc1]

I love the ideal of a small tube for carrying a salve around. I recently made a dandelion salve and plantain salve.

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

I have yet to try plantain salve so I'm so glad to hear its one you enjoy! And yes, carrying a small tube of your salves in your purse means that you can always have it with you.

[@janp7660]

Where do you get plantain? What do these do in salve? I drink some dandelion leaf in my green tea mixture daily but never gave thought to using it in salve, or researched what it does topically. Thank you. I learn so much reading everyone's comments!

[@dancnluc1]

@janp7660 I have plaintain growing in my yard and fields. When I got stung by 3 wasp last year, I just picked fresh plaintain, chewed on it, and slapped it on the stings. It really works. I researched and found that in a salve - you can use it for cuts, minor burns, and stings. The infused plaintain oil (needed to make the salve) can also be used. As for the dandelion salve - it is supposed to be good for chapped skin (mine gets really dried out in the winter months), sore muscles, and arthritis. I use dandelion in teas as well as I have dried out roots and made a powder out of it.

[@janp7660]

@@dancnluc1 I think I know which plant you are referring to now. It's a broadleaf plant that grows wild all over the ground. Originally I thought you were referring to those green bananas called plantain! Thanks.

[@dancnluc1]

@janp7660 LOL! I question the spelling at first - thinking the same thing.

[@rcar9115]

Great video! I found this out by accident last night when I was treating a nasty bug bite. I bought some Amish ointment and placed it on the affected area and it felt better the moment I applied it. I woke up and the area was almost completely healed after only one application over an eight hour period.

[@janp7660]

I have some of that also and wish someone would find a recipe for it because it's expensive. Thankfully, it lasts a really long time.

[@rcar9115]

@@janp7660 I agree. I don't generally get concerned over bug bites but this time it was turning strange colors. The ointment made it all heal quickly. I also wonder which herb numbed the pain/itching ... it was almost like putting Lidocaine on it.

[@henrimatisse7481]

I appreciated this instruction and the comments below. I fell off my bike and opened a large surface wound on my face. The hospital didn't provide any information how to take care of my skin so I use the petroleum based product. Huge and painful mistake since I had remove the weird gel that had settled in preventing healing! I ended up up using saline to clean the wound and simple betadine to treat infection

[@pattyschulz8892]

Very well done!!! And absolutely beautiful use of your space!! 💖💖💖💖

[@jamiecole2144]

I need to make this!!! I am one of those who are allergic to the store bought stuff. I bet this ointment smells so good too. I definitely think I would add some yarrow if I could get my hands on some and I would also consider making a version of this with plantain for itch and sting relief! Thanks for sharing this recipe! I love the idea of using a lip balm container, but I might try cleaning and reusing some since I'm working on reducing my plastic waste. 😊

[@sylviel3445]

That was amazing! Thank you.

[@loril.reader6654]

Hi. Awesome recipe. I would infuse oils for 2 hours & make sure oil temp is under 160° before adding EOs so not to lose any of their medicinal properties.

[@redwood76]

I have, but words to share my gratitude. Thank you so very much for this video.!!!❤❤❤

[@solsticemagik]

I JUST found your page. I am going to try this as soon as I can pick and dry the flowers. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge.

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

You always share the best information and I love how you use everything…no waste. I only cook for one these days so I’m just a fan wishing that I knew this information years ago when I was a family of four.

[@melissajensen4147]

Great idea! I normally use Manuka honey for wound healing but I’m going to give this recipe a try.

[@janp7660]

Would you be able to add some Manuka to this salve ? I'm guessing you might need to add a bit more beeswax though to offset the moisture in the honey?

[@mmsjdl]

I never would have thought this was possible. Another great vid and something I have to try. Love it!🤗

[@carlabythelake8162]

I really enjoyed your video. You did an exceptional job making your salve and I appreciated how thoroughly you presented each herbs properties. Those gardens you have are awesome! I made a simple salve using foraged plantain and stinging nettle with lavender which worked beautifully on poison ivy. Plants really are wonders!

[@Arandomwoman]

You're an online friend to me. I completely agree with you about neosporin and other products that aren't completely safe. Thank you for this video.

[@Indypendy]

I just found your video and I must say you are refreshing, love your content

[@farmlife43]

Great video of a very needed product. Love to see your smiling face. Thank you

[@kwall1464]

You did such a great job maximizing those greenstalks!

[@gypsywolf2061]

Great recipe! I use the same ingredients but often add arnica in case I need to use the ointment for bruises. Your vertical garden is absolutely amazing!

[@sarahcarpenter7270]

When I makes saves and such I took some wooden clip clothes pins tore apart wash in baking soda, let dry , the put in zip lock bag , when I need any sort of salve, for face, tags, wounds, I use a wooden side on clothes pine, I do this to keep any germ I may have on my finger also stops molding in jars. I put the wire that keeps the pins together in a drawer and I use those for other ideas

[@CAROMEL1]

Hey Cassandra, This a great and easy recipe I have been looking for alternatives salves and ointments to use thank you for this video. I am always excited when you post because I know it is going to be very informative.

[@graceyjewels7148]

Your yard is so pretty, like a french garden.

[@cindypye578]

ThankYou so much!!! I’m trying to build up our first aid and medicinals

[@michelledabundo765]

Wow! So happy I found your blog/videos. Learning so much!

[@bluevireo425]

Great information, excellent presentation...appreciate your genuine love for growing things...God bless you and thank you.

[@dannihardy7874]

Love this, I made ebooks on How to Make Scented Soy Candles years back, and learned from my research that paraffin candle was a petroleum product had about 28 carcinogens it gave off when burned. The petroleum jelly likely has similar issues. I love your ointments. So healthy, and we don't develop resistance to natural products. We do to synthetics.

[@melodymuir891]

Thank you for this instructional video…. I will definitely try this recipe with herbs growing naturally on my farm.

[@sarahloc5371]

Thanks!

[@nitamckeethen6986]

You are an excellent teacher! I am looking forward to making this. Thank you.

[@sachaehn4924]

You're doing God's work! Thank you for all the great videos and ifo here!

[@ahutton49]

I’ve been looking for a good DIY ointment and your video poped up this morning. I will be making this for home and to give as x-mas gift this year. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdrienneLohn]

Have been making this for 30 years. Your presentation is very well done. Bless you for sharing your knowledge.

[@tammieholmes520]

Your skin looks amazing! Thank you for such great videos and instructions. I have enjoyed so much learning and trying to make my own medicinal products for my family. thank you!

[@kitt7477]

Instead of using heat and potentially destroying the healthy properties of the herbs, just pack a bunch of the herbs to a bottle of oil and let it sit for a month. If you already made the heated mixture you can use it while waiting on the longer version.

[@amytate1013]

Love this recipe I always keep a dandelion salve on hand. I also love the basket of quail eggs.😊

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

Hi Amy! Good to see you, friend! I love my quail eggs! And yes, dandelion salve is another nourishing salve to keep on hand!

[@Piper7cub]

Love your garden - so beautiful! Great information! Thank you!

[@CraftsBayou]

Oh how I wish I would’ve found this video before my surgery last week! I would’ve loved this for incisions. New subbie! You have awesome videos. 🥰

[@lorettaviecelli359]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ! love your simple to follow & learn methods..visuals, information, and your lovely voice...This is one of the BEST TUTORIALS! Can'twait to try this recipe!

[@simplybeautiful4117]

Thank you so much for slowing down your presentations. I no longer have to replay

[@pamshouse99]

Love this lady! Very knowledgeable 💕

[@ZDVictim]

What a delightful video. I'm thrilled to have discovered your channel.

[@kag1958]

Thank you so much for sharing. Collecting supplies, cant wait to make this

[@thesheshed2853]

Thanks Cassandra, I plan to make this next week.

[@fayheller1996]

Wow, quality video, nice presentation, easy to follow instructions. Thank you so much!

[@franksullivan1873]

Triple antibiotic is great for healing small cuts ,scratches and abrasions.I have never had a problem with its use.

[@kathycullum2089]

Love it! Thanks so much. Knowledge is power. 🌻🌻

[@ttaite84]

Hey! Come through Sis. 💜. I have been dragging my feet on whipping up a few salves for the home pharmacy. Thank you for this video to help get me moving on this task. Great job!

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

Hey girl, its always good to 'see' you! Once you start making salves, you'll only want to create more. They are so easy and truly are a step above the quality you'll overpay for at the store. You've got this!

[@maydanavabarnett5177]

Thanks, Cassandra! This is exactly what I need for the bug bite that’s been driving me crazy 😅

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

Hi friend! I'm so happy to help. This truly feels so soothing on cuts and bites!

[@thrivingwithwhitney]

This was so relaxing to watch. Your content always feels so comforting and friendly 🤗Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’m excited to try it out!

[@SR71GIRL]

What a great video! What a great idea. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤

[@gracecogan6957]

I love your videos. They remind me of simpler times and how we should all be living. I can’t help but notice the beautiful oil lamp you have behind you, is it an actual oil lamp or electric? It’s a gorgeous piece!

[@beckyw2903]

I’ll definitely need to try this. I’ve been using a tube of commercial calendula cream on myself and the kids, because I did start having allergic reactions to Neosporin all of a sudden in my late 20s. It might be expired by now, oops. I even have a bunch of dried calendula from last summer in my kitchen so I could try to make my own. I do have most of the ingredients you mentioned, minus the lavender and rose petals, so I’ll have to give this a try! Maybe I can swap in dandelions for the roses and lavender, I can easily get those for free. 😂

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

Dandelions make a nice salve. 🌼

[@ievolcisum]

I like your content! Very interesting, I'm a bit clumsy so this will hopefully be something I can pursue sooner rather than later!

[@Campfire-m1w]

In ancient days, they used honey for spear wounds and no infection-manuka honey super good for infections and coughs....

[@winningrabbit9843]

Perfect timing! I have been researching how to make these over the past couple of days! Great content. 😊

[@catmandoo956]

You are amazing! I love your videos and wonderful positivity.

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@SonniesGardenPA]

I use Neosporin all the time, thank you for a natural option.

[@tinykitchenbigflavor7142]

Loving your channel and your personality comes through brilliantly. Thank you for sharing!

[@nancygrogan6082]

You are so lovely. I’m a new subscriber and I just love your channel. You make everything look simple and natural. Thank you, Farm Girl. I have lots of allergies to chemicals.

[@lizdexter1770]

hi, i just started watching your videos, AND WOW ! i love your videos !!!!! i love your rescipes and how you talk to us !! you make more sense than others do. THANK-YOU so much.

[@heatherjonassen1765]

Thank you for this video! I have been experimenting recently with making salves. I'm excited to try this one.😊

[@sheliadean9548]

Thank you for sharing this information with us

[@kuzinit2374]

I use Manuka Honey, it’s expensive, but a jar last a long time , plus you can use it for your throat also

[@christinemccormick6645]

This really looks amazing. I usually use goldenseal and myrrh, but I bet this smells way better. Can't wait to try.

[@catrinashen6060]

Most excellent! Adding Frankincense and/or Myrrh might be good too🙂

[@CallMeGailyn]

I used to make a lovely golden herbal salve that i sent to my sister who had two boys. To help the kids accept it, I called it Golden Dragon Salve. My herb gardens were my medicine chest..

[@janp7660]

Would you share that recipe

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

Cheaper olive oil is fine, save the good stuff for your food 😊 Also, try grapeseed oil instead of coconut for a less greasy feel.

[@BobbieXxoo]

Do you just buy regular grape seed oil off of the cooking shelf or is a different one?

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

@@BobbieXxoo In the cooking section

[@BobbieXxoo]

@@JazzyMamaInAK Thank you!!! 💜

[@sheilawilliams6282]

I love your garden. Thank you for that recipe. I’ve always wanted that recipe.

[@evettepierre2262]

Everything is Sooo beautiful ❤️

[@ShanahIgriega]

I’ll be making this by the dozens for back to school, fall and winter. Thanks 💜🌸✨

[@fleurettewoods6080]

I was wondering what you would come up with next. I love these videos and I have most of these herbs in my garden. Have a most wonderful day!

[@donnamullins2089]

Hello Casandra it's been a minute. Hope you are enjoying your summer. Thanks for this recipe. It is bug season in Texas. Garden looks beautiful.

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

Hi Donna! Whew, I know, its been a busy two weeks as I closed up the school year at work. I'll be positing my July pantry chat this Sunday or Monday so I'll be back on schedule!

[@donnamullins2089]

@@BecomingaFarmGirl Looking forward to Sunday. Hi to Mom, Dad and Husband.

[@colleen7092]

Lip balm recipe ? Can’t wait to make this, thank you

[@carolstrickland6979]

Perhaps pour some in a lip balm tube and have it handy and ready to go? Just a thought.

[@colleen7092]

@@carolstrickland6979 Guess I could just use lavender with the oils for lip balm correct?

[@carolstrickland6979]

@@colleen7092 probably. Do your own research to be on safe side.

[@brandiposey5524]

❤ thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate it.

[@empressbutterfly]

Your garden is gorgeous ❤❤❤❤

[@jennjohnson-richards5829]

Amen!!! Also, homemade vicks, cleaner, etc