Therapy
Kloss' Liniment
A traditional myrrh, goldenseal, and cayenne liniment applied to swellings and skin problems.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 53/100Tap to see the breakdown
👶 Safe for children?
This remedy carries age-related cautions. Please read them before giving it to a child, and check with your pediatrician or pharmacist first.
- Discontinue if skin irritation occurs; not for use on young children without guidance. Lymphangitis causes red streaking and spreading skin infection and can progress rapidly to serious illness (including sepsis) -- seek prompt medical evaluation and antibiotic treatment rather than relying on this liniment alone.
🌱 What it is
A classic herbal liniment combining myrrh, goldenseal, and cayenne steeped in rubbing alcohol, applied externally.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May ease minor swelling
- Traditional support for skin irritation
- Simple to make at home
🥄 How to use it
Combine 2 oz myrrh powder, 1 oz goldenseal powder, and 1/2 oz cayenne in rubbing alcohol; let steep, then apply externally to the affected area or gently over the spleen area as traditionally used.
How much: Apply externally to the affected area 1-2 times daily; not for internal use.
Why it works: The combined herbs are traditionally thought to reduce local swelling and support skin healing when applied topically.
⚠️ Cautions
- For external use only — never taken internally
- Avoid broken skin, eyes, and mucous membranes
- Discontinue if skin irritation occurs; not for use on young children without guidance. Lymphangitis causes red streaking and spreading skin infection and can progress rapidly to serious illness (including sepsis) -- seek prompt medical evaluation and antibiotic treatment rather than relying on this liniment alone.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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