Herb
Treatment Support
vulnerary
Application
salve externally
Frostbite
Frostbite is damage to body tissues due to freezing. Affected parts such as finger, toes, and the nose may be severely damaged and amputation may be necessary. For milder cases, gently heat the body part with warm water as soon as possible.
Treatment Plan for Frostbite
Watch for skin infection on the affected part. Use immune stimulants internally and antibacterial herbs externally. Soothing herbs to speed regrowth of new tissue may also be tried.
Herbal Remedies for Frostbite
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
immune stimulant
Application
tincture internally
Herb
Treatment Support
vulnerary, demulcent
Application
fresh leaf externally
Related Frostbite conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
