Burns from Oil

Oil Burns
In this situation, we are assuming that the oil is an animal-based oil. With oil burns, the affected area will become red and painful. Sometimes blisters will become clear.



Treatment:
Fireweed

• Common Name: Fireweed 
• Family: Onagraceae
• Scientific Name: Chamerion angustifolium
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Oenothein A and B
• Uses: astringent, soothes burns, boils, rashes
• Preparation: root poultice

Chicory

• Common Name:  Chicory
• Scientific Name:  Cichorium intybus
• Family: Asteraceae
• Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie/Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Active Chemical Ingredients: prostaglandin E(2)
• Uses: Healing agent, anti inflammatory
• Preparation: Sap rubbed onto affected area

References:

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