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B &W ointment

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sandra01720
sandra01720

I was at a natural Dr recently and he stressed how I need to switch off the oils etc I use. (I know others on here say that is good for LS also).

He said after I finish my emuaid, I should switch to another product, and when I start having problems again, go back to emuaid. He wants me to use a product called B&W ointment. This is incredibly good for burns, but I'm afraid to use it in vulva area. It says not to get it on mucous membranes. Ingredient list: honey, lanolin, olive oil, wheat germ oil, marshmallow root, aloe Vera gel, wormwood, comfrey root, white oak bark, lobelia inflata, vegetable glycerin, bees wax, myrrh Any thoughts?

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  • sheila49099
    sheila49099 sandra01720

    Posted

    I am sure it works very well and costs too.  Personally i like organic and pure.

    ie: coconut oil 

    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 sheila49099

      Posted

      Thank you! It's actually quite inexpensive. 4 oz for about $14 if I remember correctly!
  • norma54754
    norma54754 sandra01720

    Posted

    Hi sandra...never heard of B&W ointment....My thoughts are it contains everything but the kitchen sink!

    Not sure what you intend to do with it sandra but I would say mucous membranes would infer internal moist membranes.

    So for the external vulva area you should be ok but not the internal vagina.

    Mind you, I seem to think somewhere in the Dermovate instructions it says do not use in genital area......and withLS where are we instructed to use Dermovate...it can be a bit contradictory sometimes.

     

    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 norma54754

      Posted

      I was just concerned about accidentally getting it on mucous membranes. But I definitely would be aiming for outer genitals and anal area.
  • caroline16811
    caroline16811 sandra01720

    Posted

    Hi Sandra

    i personally don't use anything but the steroid cream, Aveeno moisturiser and Acqueous ointment to seal the deal and act as barrier. I think if the oil was working for you stick with it, if it wasn't then worth trying Aveeno as it is recommended by gynies and dermatologists. You know what works for you better than him. Gey the mirror out daily and have a look at what's happening to your girly bits, if it's stable or improving, keep doing what your doing i say.

    All the best

  • deb09833
    deb09833 sandra01720

    Posted

    I think mixing it up is working a treat. I could just be going through a great cycle and I hate saying it as I so don't want to jinx myself. I have never heard of B and W but it certainly covers a few ingredients - all of which sound good. I'd give it a go. 
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 deb09833

      Posted

      Thanks! I think I will try it. Will post if I find it helpful
  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 sandra01720

    Posted

    Everything but the lanolin sounds good. I have a sensitivity. I'm always concerned about wool and lanolin.
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 Morrell1951

      Posted

      I didn't even know what lanolin is, so researched it after reading your comment. I am sensitive to wool... So this could be an issue too?? Might cautiously apply to a small area and make sure I don't react the same way I do to wool. (Itchiness). I sure don't need more itching than I already deal with!
    • Morrell1951
      Morrell1951 sandra01720

      Posted

      I knit with superwash wool, but I don't push my luck and handle ordinary untreated wool very much. My eyes started swelling shut when I was shuffling a bunch of handwoven scraps on a table. I can wear a big scratchy wool sweater as long as there's cotton between it and me. Lanolin rubbed into my skin just seems like asking for trouble.
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