Salve
Ointment
(salve) from a tubeA salve is a medical
Medical uses
phenyl alcohol, or Arnica montana, and may contain herbs such as echinacea or calendula. The name comes from archaic belief that an irritant can "draw out" evil humors. (This should not be confused with black salve
which is dangerous.)
Agricultural uses
In the days before dipping, a greasy salve was rubbed into the wool of sheep in the autumn as a precautionary measure against parasites - as referenced in social literature about ancient farming areas in England.[3]
See also
- Bag balm
References
- ^ "Sunburn Treatment: First Aid Information for Sunburn". Firstaid.webmd.com. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ^ "Magnesium Sulphate Paste: Good For Skin And A Lot More". Therapies & Treatments center. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Pontefract, E. & Hartley, M. Wharfedale (1943 reprint) Dent & Sons
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