Marsh Mallow Ointment
Marshmallow Ointment, one of the principal ointments used in herbal medicine, has a considerable proportion of Slippery Elm bark in its composition. It is made as follows:
- 3 oz. Marshmallow leaves
- 2 oz. Slippery Elm bark powder
- 3 oz. Beeswax
- 16 oz. Lard
Boil the Marshmallow and Slippery Elm bark in 3 pints of water for 15 minutes. Express, strain and reduce the liquor to half a pint. Melt together the lard and wax by gentle heat, then add the extract while still warm, shake constantly till all are thoroughly incorporated and store in a cool place.
Use for chapped dry skin, burns and abrasions.
Source: A Modern Herbal
For information on individual herbs visit: The Encyclopedia of Herbology
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