Re: outcome of rose-pruning incident

Reid Family wrote:
To All the Medit-Plant Friends:
I thought I would tell you all of the final outcome of that rose thorn infection on my hand. Though it was quite infected, swollen and painful that morning, I did squeeze it and soak it in the hot epsom salt solution my friend had suggested about 4 times that first day. I had determined to check it first thing the next morning and see the doctor if things hadn't changed. By next morning, the swelling was gone and the inflammation had localized to directly on top of the knuckle. It was no longer painful to the slightest touch. By that evening, it was barely noticeable and by the next day, it had healed to a better stage than most of the little nicks I give my hands regularly in th course of my days. Huzzah for magnesium sulfate!!! This wonderful, inexpensive product that I had under the cupboard for my son's sprained body parts is now my favorite treatment for cuts, especially with my previously mentioned intolerance of OTC triple antibiotic creams and occasional intolerance of Band-aids (though for really big gashes, I do put one on for a day). I just love these time tested remedies that relieve the ridiculous load on our physicians in this hypochondriacal society.

Karrie
Delighted to know the outcome! I am sure avoiding hi-tech treatments like antibiotic creams is highly desirable, as they make one's natural immune system lazy. This does not seem to be the case when using simple old-fashioned remedies. For may years I have found my body can most times heal small wounds, even the slightly infected ones, either on its own or with a minimum of help such as you gave. Advancing age doesn't seem to have upset this so far either.

Moira


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