How to Make Homemade Burn Ointment

There is a growing trend toward using home remedies and other natural alternatives instead of over-the-counter and prescription medications. Minor burns and sunburns can often be treated with an alternative, as there is relatively little risk in using a homemade ointment that has mild ingredients. This ointment recipe features two ingredients that people have long used to treat the skin, marshmallow and comfrey root.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tablespoons marshmallow root (not to be confused with confectionery marshmallows)
• 2 tablespoons comfrey root (available at health food stores)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup wine
• Small bowl
• Medium saucepan

Instructions

1. Mix the marshmallow root and comfrey root together in a small bowl.

2. Mix the olive oil and wine in a saucepan and place on the stove over low heat.

3. Stir in the marshmallow and comfrey roots and let simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Allow the mix to cool; pour it through a strainer and your homemade burn ointment is complete.

5. Apply ointment to the burned area twice a day.

References

• Homemade Remedies for Minor Burns and Sunburn

Resources

• Easy to Make Homemade Sunburn Recipes