These herbs may be made into a salve, to help heal broken and cracked skin, or a vinegar to help relieve itching when the skin is not broken. Dilute vinegar by two-thirds with water before applying to cracked or open tissues. It stains the skin, as iodine does.
This formula works well for athlete’s foot, ringworm, and ectopic or eczematous skin conditions. Follow typical salve making instructions.
* 1 part walnut husks (antifungal)
* 1 part thyme leaf (antiseptic)
* 1 part rose leaf (astringent)
* 1 part plantain leaf (soothing)