Kloss’s liniment is useful for reducing inflammation of the muscles, cleansing wounds, and soothing insect bites. Instead of Goldenseal, you can also substitute Chaparral or Oregon Grape Root. According to Rosemary Gladstar, who has been using this recipe for over 30 years, this is one of the finest disinfectant remedies available. In her own words: “Quite truthfully, you shouldn’t be without it."
Ingredients
1 pint of rubbing alcohol
1 ounce Myrrh gum powder
1 ounce Echinacea root powder
1 ounce Goldenseal root powder
1/2 ounce Cayenne powder
Directions
Step 1
Place the powder in a jar and cover with rubbing alcohol (a food-grade alcohol can be used, but rubbing alcohol seems to work best), leaving a good 2-inch margin above the herbs. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Place the mixture in a warm location and let it sit for 4 weeks. Shake daily.
Step 2
Strain out the powders. Bottle. Label the bottle clearly for “External Use Only”.
Step 3
To use, apply directly on wounds or moisten a cotton ball with liniment and swab the infected area. Repeat as often as needed until the infection goes away.