Black Drawing Salve (Activated Charcoal & Bentonite Clay)
Homemade black drawing salve made with activated charcoal and bentonite clay. A natural, no-bloodroot remedy for splinters, bites, and skin irritations.
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Servings: 8 Salves
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup infused oil (or combo of tallow & infused oil)
- 2 tablespoon activated charcoal
- 2 tablespoon bentonite clay
- 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
- ½ teaspoon Vitamin E
- 10 drops essential oils
Instructions
- Melt beeswax and tallow over a low flame or in a crockpot on a low setting. Stir until fully combined, then add infused oil.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly. Add activated charcoal and clay, stir to combine.
- Stir in vitamin E and essential oils, if using. Pour quickly into your prepared tins, while stirring to keep the clay from settling.
- Cool completely, then label with date and contents.
Notes
- As the black drawing salve begins to set in the canisters, stir a few times to keep the bentonite from settling to the bottom.
- Wash the area with warm water and mild soap before applying. This helps the salve stick better and keeps bacteria from getting trapped under it.
- This stuff is messy, no way around it. Covering it with a bandage keeps it from staining clothes and helps it stay where you need it.
- You don't need to glob it on. A thin layer is usually enough to do the job.
- Applying a warm compress before or after the salve can help soften the skin and encourage whatever's underneath to come to the surface faster.
- For stubborn splinters or ingrown hairs, you may need to reapply every 12 hours until you see results.
- This salve is great for minor issues, but anything painful, spreading, or severe should be looked at by a professional.
- Activated charcoal will stain fabrics, towels, and sometimes even skin temporarily, so use old bandages or dark cloth if needed.
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