There are many herbal remedies which are quite useful in salve or ointment form. Most of these types of remedies are used externally, by rubbing them onto the area where treatment is needed. Many of the most useful herbal salves and ointments are excellent for treating burns, scrapes, cuts and other wounds.
Herbal salves and ointments are usually made with aloe vera juice, mineral water, or petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly makes things easiest, because it’s thick enough to be able to stay in place for awhile. Aloe vera is an excellent option for salves and ointments that need to penetrate the skin though, such as herbal remedies created to treat pulled tendons and ligaments.
