I first heard about DIY Black Drawing Salve as a natural remedy when I visit the local Amish community and pick up produce and eggs. One of the peasant’s sons had applied what appeared to be tar on his arm after obtaining a large piece from a fence post.
I asked what he was putting on his arm and was told it was a drawing ointment to help pull out the shard and make sure the area was not infected. I was captivated and wondered how well it worked.
The farmers assure me that the healing ointment wouldn’t stain my skin, and they used it all the time in their community. They used Salve’s drawing to speed up the wound healing and pull out foreign objects that had stuck in the skin. He said even some spider bites are effective to elicit venom.
He didn’t know where to buy it, but he offered to write down the recipe for me.
Benefits of black drawing salve
Since then, I have been making variations on this recipe. It takes time to make, but it’s very effective and worth the time. It is especially used on fragments and glass blocks that are stuck in the skin. I have never tried it personally, but it is said that black drawing ointment can help remove mall and skin tags.
The healing properties of herbs help to relieve skin irritation and insect bites. Keep some in your natural first aid kit for bee stings!
How to make herb-infused oil
It is important to inject olive oil into comfrey, calendula, and plantains before making the ointment. I powder them into a coffee grinder just before using them to increase their efficacy. I use 1 tablespoon of each herb with 1/2 cup olive oil. Below are two different ways to create an infused oil:
- Frill the herbs and place in a small jar. Pour olive oil into the herbs, inject it for 3-4 weeks, and shake it every day. Use cheesecloth to strain the herbs and reserve the infused oil.
- Heat the herbs and olive oil in a double boiler. Leave on medium heat for about 1 hour until the oil smells strong and darkens. Once that’s done, use cheesecloth to steal the herbs.
Personally, I have a herbal pharmacist who has a large jar of olive oil along with plantain, comfrey and calendula, constantly injected for use in ointments and lotions. Once you have used the oil, discard the herbs and start the process again.
Now that I have gotten the infused oil, I’m ready to draw homemade pictures!
Black drawing salble recipe
This homemade painting ointment is an old Amish recipe that helps remove stuck debris and speed up the healing of your skin. Perfect for bug bites, skin tags, and more!
yield: 6.5 Ounce
-
Mix infused olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, vitamin E oil and honey in a small pot in a heat-safe glass jar.
-
Heat and simmer the water and stir carefully the mixture in the jar until all ingredients are dissolved. You can also use a double boiler for this.
-
Remove from heat and add activated charcoal, kaolin clay and lavender essential oil. Mix well.
-
Pour quickly into small glass jars or cans and leave until they harden (for a few hours).
Store in an airtight container and use it for cutting, debris, etc. if necessary.
Materials and what they do
The base of this drawing salve uses herbal infused oil. It takes a few weeks to make, but it’s amazing about the health of your skin. I have bottles of comfrey, plantain and calendula oil in my pantry and use it for a variety of home remedies and skincare projects. This herb blend helps speed up healing time and reduces inflammation. Plantains also naturally have mild drawing properties to remove impurities and skin irritation.
Seater butter is moisturizing and helps add thickness along with beeswax. Vitamin E oil is an antioxidant that helps slow down oxidation and causes the oil to oxidize. Kaolin Clay (similar to Bentonite Clay) acts as an adsorbent for various toxins and possibly bacteria. It is another of the drawing ingredients of black ointments.
Raw honey is naturally an antibiotic and is perfect for irritating a variety of skin. You can also use straight raw honey as a burn ointment! One of the most important ingredients in this recipe, and what gives it a black color, is activated charcoal. Charcoal is widely used to treat food poisoning and to decontaminate it thanks to its absorption properties. It is also perfect for pulling out debris and pulling out hair.
And finally, add lavender essential oils to give the skin benefits and a nice fragrance to the ointment. Tea Tree Essential Oils also serve as an alternative.
How to use your homemade drawing salbre recipe
- Start by thoroughly cleaning the affected area. Place plenty of black ointment over the wounds and debris and cover with gauze or large bandai.
- You can leave it for at least a few hours or overnight to pull out infections or objects. Some things (like glass in my experience) can take a day or two and require some applications.
This ointment is a great natural remedy, but it is not a substitute for medical care when needed. If you are unsure about uncertain bug bites, wounds, or other issues, it is best to consult with a professional!
Have you ever made ointments? How did it work? Share it below!
