Rope Burn

Rope Burn
Rope burn is a burn made by friction, when the skin rubs against an object. It is often referred to as chaffing or skinning. The afflicted area may become inflamed, reddened, and in some cases bleeding occurs. Click here to learn more about rope burns.


Treatment:
White Ash

• Common Name: White Ash
• Family: Oleaceae
• Scientific Name: Fraxinus americana
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Betulin
• Uses: Astringent
• Preparation: tincture from bark

 Treatment:

Common Evening Primrose

• Common Name: Evening Primrose
• Scientific Name: Oenothera biennis
• Family: Primulaceae
• Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie
• Uses: astringent, anti-inflammatory
• Active Chemical Ingredient: Alanine
• Preparation: tea from seed

Alanine

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