Salve Awareness and Safety

Be Aware Before You Start! Salve Awareness and Safety are Important

1. Approach this product with respect

Bloodroot Salve is aggressive! It is highly efficient and may cause pain during the process. Become well-informed, and be prepared before you start.

2. Choose a reputable product

It should contain bloodroot and zinc chloride and DSMO at least. Test it on one or two areas of skin, for example on the inner arm, that seem to have no lesions or underlying lumps. Apply a bead of salve and cover with a small dressing; leave on for a few hours. Redness and itching is normal, and not indicative of a problem.

Be careful using it close to the eyes, as it will cause pain if it gets in the eyes. In this case, rinse well with clean water.

 3. Always do a test patch first

Test it to satisfy yourself that it is safe for healthy skin. Some people experience mild redness and/or itching. I repeat, test it. This way, when a lesion reacts, you can be sure it’s not normal tissue.

4. Consult your physician

The primary advantage of medical science is the ability to diagnose. It is important to locate a trusted healthcare provider who respects your autonomy in selecting your own treatment. Even if you decline a biopsy, inquire about the doctor’s viewpoint and ensure their readiness to assist with pain management and wound care if needed. A pleasant byproduct arises when the practitioner can directly witness a successful treatment and a favorable result.

Having a thermography or a similar scan can be of assistance in determining the tumor’s size. If the tumor is significant in size, one should consider implementing dietary changes and/or incorporating bloodroot capsules to attempt reducing the growth prior to applying a salve. Treating a substantial tumor can pose challenges.

Following your treatment, it is possible that you will undergo blood tests to assess your cancer markers. Remain composed and stand your ground if faced with an aggressive physician. It is crucial to remember that having no doctor is preferable to having a doctor who falls short in their abilities.

5. Have pain relief on hand

Pain relief is often necessary during the inflammation and separation process. Zen Healing Balm is effective in alleviating mild discomfort and reducing the occurrence of bleeding, which is infrequent. Ensure you have pain relief readily available for the inflammation and separation process, as it can be uncomfortable. Zen Healing Balm is recommended for mild discomfort and can also help minimize any potential bleeding, though it is uncommon.

6. Treat one spot at a time

Apply the salve to only one lesion at a time and wait for it to heal before treating other areas. The procedure may cause pain. Ensure that the area where you apply the salve is clean and does not exceed a diameter of one inch or 2.4cm.

Do not reapply repeatedly. Once is usually enough. Reapplication may be necessary after one week IF the reaction stops.

Do not use any other products or ointments on the lesion, except for moisture if you feel it’s necessary. Hydrogen peroxide is not helpful. Save healing or soothing preparations for the healing phase.

7. Wait…

Covering the treated area with a dressing is optional, and a practical consideration. Non-stick dressings are best, held in place with a tubigrip, cohesive bandage, soft sock, etc.

It’s best not to put balms or oils on the eschar, but to use them around the edges to soothe the skin. “Dry” treatments work faster and cleaner.

Wait for the core or eschar to fall out. Do not scratch, dig, or pull. It’s tempting I know, like a loose tooth! It may take a few days, or it may take weeks to resolve. It does not always form a scab; some tumors come out as a soft lump.

8. Size of the growth

The salve is most effective for treating small spots. Upon emergence, many lesions are typically the size of a pea or smaller. However, there are also more advanced and larger lesions that can be deeper, with varying shapes. The size of the cavity will be contingent upon the size of the eschar. The healing duration will differ based on the size of the growth and the individual’s overall health. For further insight, refer to the Success Stories to learn from others’ experiences.

9. Healing

After completing the treatment, it is important to regularly clean and dress the treated area. To promote faster healing and reduce scarring, ensure that the wound remains covered and moist. For effective results, consider using a natural balm like Zen Balm or Aloe vera gel. If the balm contains DMSO, it can aid in minimizing the formation of scar tissue.

10. Resalve?

There are different opinions about resalving the open wound when “white roots” are visible. I did this myself when I had melanoma, but feel that conservative treatment is usually best. Wait until the area has completely healed before trying again.

See also

• Instructions for Using Bloodroot Salve
• Ingredients of Bloodroot Salve
• Choosing a Bloodroot Salve
• Myths about Bloodroot Salve
• Bloodroot Salve / Black Salve – Instructions for Use
• Unveiling the Potent Benefits of Black Salve: The Power of Bloodroot in Cancer Treatment
• Zenith Herbal – Experience the Healing Power of Bloodroot!