Black Drawing Salve

Description:
Black Salve is used to help determine whether a suspicious lump or growth may be harmful to the body. If nothing happens after applying it, the area is considered normal. When used externally, it is intended to draw out unhealthy or diseased cells. This traditional drawing ointment has been used for many years and is described as non-toxic.

Ingredients:
Black Salve contains a blend of herbal ingredients including bloodroot, galangal, graviola, and chaparral. Zinc chloride is included to help the herbs reach the affected area, and DMSO is added to support absorption through the skin. Application may cause redness, and possibly temporary itching or aching where it is used.

Traditional Herbal Components

The herbs commonly listed in this type of preparation have long histories in traditional herbalism:

• Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
  Traditionally used by some Indigenous North American communities for topical skin applications. It contains alkaloids that can strongly affect skin tissue.
• Galangal (Alpinia species)
  A root related to ginger, historically used in Asian herbal traditions for its warming and stimulating properties.
• Graviola (Annona muricata)
  Also called soursop, used in traditional Caribbean and South American herbal practices.
• Chaparral (Larrea tridentata)
  Used in traditional desert herbalism for topical and cleansing preparations.
• Zinc chloride
  A mineral salt historically used in early surgical pastes and antiseptic preparations to penetrate tissue.
• DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide)
  Known for its ability to carry substances through the skin barrier, which is why it is sometimes included in topical formulas.

How Traditional Drawing Salves Were Believed to Work

Historically, strong herbal pastes were believed to:

• Stimulate circulation in the area
• Encourage the body to isolate unwanted tissue
• Bring impurities or infection toward the skin surface
• Support the body’s natural healing response

Shelf life:
When stored in a dark place, the product can last indefinitely. If it dries out over time, a small amount of purified water can be added to restore moisture.

Important note:
Carefully follow the provided instructions. Do not apply to an area larger than an R5 coin, and treat only one area at a time.