Healing Ointment for

Healing Ointment for

Tradition: Domestic Medicine | Preparation Type: Historical Mixture | Risk Level: MODERATE

Important Safety Disclaimer

This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.

Source Verification & Integrity

• Primary Historical Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada
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• Formula Verification: Complete Formula Verified

Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Healing Ointment for Ingredients: Original Measurements: Plain vaselin four ounces, sulphur two ounces, sal-ammoniac powder two drams. Mix and apply daily after cleansing the parts thoroughly with castile so...

Measurement Normalization Table

Assembly Process

(Assembly instructions withheld or summarized due to safety risks) Plain vaselin four ounces, sulphur two ounces, sal-ammoniac powder two drams. Mix and apply daily after cleansing the parts thoroughly with castile soap and soda water. This is also an almost infallible cure for common itch.

Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life

Standard cool-dry storage recommended.

External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing

These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual inspection for mold or sediment.

Known Side Effects And Toxicity Concerns

• Contains caustic or irritant substances.

What Replaced This In Modern Care

Modern professional medical care.

Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance

Historical household practice.

Historical Source Citation

Source: Mother's Remedies by T. J. Ritter (1910) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page