Wound Wash

Yarrow | Wild Sage | Goldenrod

60 ml

(5% GST incl.)

This product is designed to spray directly on cuts and minor wounds before applying dressing. “Why bother?” you may ask, “when so many handy antiseptics are already included in First Aid kits?”

Well, firstly – this one is an herbal product, and if you’ve made it that far browsing our website, you probably know by now that some herbal magic is involved (not just the simplistic effort of eradicating bacteria). Secondly, disinfectant wipes or alcohol-based sprays that we find in First-Aid kits can hinder healing by killing healthy cells around the wound. So we generally prefer to avoid those when we can.

This herbal vinegar spray is a great alternative to clean out a wound quickly when water and soap are not available. You can also use this Wound Wash after cleaning a wound with soapy water to promote healing and to reduce the risk of infection. Give it a try!

Apple Cider Vinegar (an antibacterial, antifungal and wound healer on its own) is infused with herbs that have been used traditionally for their astringent, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.

Achillea millefolium, Solidago spp. and Artemisia spp. are commonly found in the Territory and have a long history of use in Native American, European and Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of minor wounds. The plants actually often grow together and we like to wild-harvest them together from the same area.

Yarrow is a powerful styptic, with the capacity to stop bleeding (even deep arterial wounds!). Goldenrod is a vulnerary herb. Solidago, their scientific name, comes from the Latin solidus which means “firm, whole, entire” and they do, indeed, help skin repair. And our beautiful Prairie Sage? Interestingly, research on more than 5 different Artemisia species has shown potent anti-ulcerogenic properties, echoing Native American tradition of using Wild Sage topically to treat infected, bleeding and painful sores.

Cautions: Vinegar may sting. Use on minor, open or weeping wounds. Using on dry wounds, or after a wound has already started to heal, may unnecessarily irritate the skin with repeated use.

On dry wounds, it is best to apply a vulnerary salve before dressing, to prevent re-opening and infection (like this First-Aid Balm), or to prevent scabbing and scarring (like this Soothing Balm).

Bonus! This herbal vinegar actually tastes delicious! Somewhat too strong and astringent for regular food use, but it is beautifully bitter and aromatic and can serve occasionally as a seasoning. Add a few tablespoons to any dish in need of a wild Yukon prairie taste!

Apple Cider Vinegar*, Yarrow†, Goldenrod†, Wild Sage†

*organic †hand-picked

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