Amish Black Drawing Salve Recipe With Activated Charcoal (2024)

Use this Amish black drawing salve on cuts, scrapes, splinters, and boils to naturally pull toxins and debris from the skin.

I am so excited to bring you this recipe because it was a few years in the making. We used to buy a great drawing salve, but we can't find it anywhere anymore. We tried a few other brands, but they didn't work as well as the original one.


I found a few recipes for Amish Black Drawing Salve, and they were all close to what we like. I took the best of each recipe, combined them, and came up with this Amish black drawing salve recipe.

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This recipe shouldn't be confused with a black salve recipe. A true black salve can burn the skin, but this salve is safe.

It's made with mild ingredients that won't cause irritation.

Drawing salves pull from your skin, so they are great for bee stings and splinters. They also help with infections, so many people use them on boils, wounds, and cystic acne.

Last week, my son and I were at Cub Scout day camp. It was so hot--the "feels like" temp was 105!--so of course the kids were standing right next to a building for the shade. My son rubbed his arm on the wood and got several long, deep splinters.

I took him to first aid, where I found an ER nurse. She said they were so deep that she would numb the area before trying to extract them if he were in the ER.

She said he was fine to keep playing once we got it cleaned up, so she pulled out what she could and put some antibiotic cream and a bandage on it. I brought him home, and the splinters were so deep that we would have had to use a needle to extract them.

I put a thick layer of this salve on him and a large 4x4 bandage on him so it wouldn't leak. I was shocked the next day that I could pull out several more. There are still some that are fairly deep, but they are coming to the surface.

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Infusing Oils for Amish Black Drawing Salve Recipe

Before you can make the recipe, you'll want to infuse the olive oil. I used comfrey, plantain, and calendula for the benefits (see below). You can skip this, but I don't recommend it.

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These herbs are a little hard to find in stores, but I will link you to a few stores that sell them.

I found a great Amish greenhouse that specializes in herbs and herbal remedies a few weeks ago, and they helped me pick the best herbs.

There are two ways to infuse oils. You can pour the oil in to a jar and place the herbs inside and set in a warm place for a few weeks. Give it a good shake or stir every day, and strain after two weeks.

I didn't want to wait that long, so I placed the jar in my crockpot filled with a few inches of water. I heated it on low for four hours and turned off the heat. The next day, I strained out the herbs.

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If you don't want to infuse the oils, you can buy already infused oils. Calendula oil and comfrey oil are easier to find, and you'd be fine to use just those two oils if you can't find plantain infused oil. Just use the same amount of oil and mix them about 1:1 (or 1:1:1 if you use all three).

Learn more about how to use herbs in DIY recipes in the Herbal Academy's Botanical Skin Care Course.

Amish Black Drawing Salve Ingredients and How They Work

I'm going to link to both Mountain Rose Herbs and Starwest Botanicals. Both have high quality products. Starwest does offer free shipping, but Mountain Rose Herbs has lower prices.

Comfrey - An anti-inflammatory herb that can help wounds heal quicker. (Get it from Starwest Botanicals. or Mountain Rose Herbs)

Plaintain - An herb that has natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. (Get it from Starwest Botanicalsor Mountain Rose Herbs) Learn more about plantain leaf benefits for skin.

Calendula - Promotes collagen production to speed up healing. (Get it from Starwest Botanicalsor or Mountain Rose Herbs.)

Olive oil - Full of antioxidants and vitamin E. (Get it from Mountain Rose Herbs or Starwest Botanicals.)

Beeswax - Acts as a barrier trapping the healing ingredients next to your skin and thickens the oils. (Get it from or Mountain Rose HerbsAmish Black Drawing Salve Recipe With Activated Charcoal (4)or Starwest Botanicals.)

Vitamin E oil - An extra dose of this skin-loving vitamin. (Get it from Mountain Rose HerbsAmish Black Drawing Salve Recipe With Activated Charcoal (5)or Starwest Botanicals.)

Tea tree oil - Naturally anti-bacterial. (Get it from or Mountain Rose Herbs orSimply Earth)

Honey - Naturally anti-bacterial and moisturizing. (Get it from iHerbAmish Black Drawing Salve Recipe With Activated Charcoal (6).)

Charcoal - Pulls bacteria and toxins and traps them. (Get it from iHerbAmish Black Drawing Salve Recipe With Activated Charcoal (7)or Starwest Botanicals.)

Bentonite clay - Draws toxins and chemicals out of your skin. Be sure to not use metal utensils with it or it won't work. (Get it from or Mountain Rose HerbsAmish Black Drawing Salve Recipe With Activated Charcoal (8)or Starwest Botanicals.)

Just a word of caution though, you'll want to cover the area with a bandage because the charcoal gets on everything. It cleans up fairly easily from your skin, but I can't say how well it comes off of fabric.

Ingredients

Amish Black Drawing Salve Recipe

STEP 1

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STEP 2

Add tea tree oil, honey, charcoal, and bentonite.


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STEP #3

Stir with a wooden spoon. Stir very well or the charcoal will sink to the bottom.

Pour in to a 4-ounce mason jar. Let sit until hard.

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    To use, smear a small amount on a cut, bite, or scrape and cover with a bandage so the charcoal doesn't stain.

    Have you ever used an Amish Black Drawing Salve recipe?

    This recipe was featured in the May/June 2018 issues of The Backwoodsman. Look for it at most major retailers.

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    Amish Black Drawing Salve Recipe

    Author: Cari Dunn

    Estimated cost: $5

    prep time: 1 hourperform time: 1 hourtotal time: 2 H

    Use this Amish black drawing salve on cuts, scrapes, splinters, and boils to naturally pull toxins and debris from the skin.

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    How to Infuse The Herbs and Oil

    1. Place about 2 tablespoons of each herb in a mason jar.
    2. Cover with olive oil.
    3. Let sit for two weeks.
    4. Strain and discard the herbs.

    Amish Black Drawing Salve Recipe

    1. Place the infused oil, beeswax, and vitamin E oil in a Pyrex measuring cup. Microwave on high at 30 second intervals until melted.
    2. Add tea tree oil, honey, charcoal, and bentonite.
    3. Stir with a wooden spoon. Stir very well or the charcoal will sink to the bottom.
    4. Pour in to a 4-ounce mason jar.
    5. Let sit until hard.
    6. To use, smear a small amount on a cut, bite, or scrape and cover with a bandage so the charcoal doesn't stain.

    NOTES:

    Do not use metal utensils with bentonite clay.

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    FAQs

    Amish Black Drawing Salve Recipe With Activated Charcoal? ›

    Black drawing salve, or black salve, is a paste made from herbs. Some claim it “draws out” skin cancer and is a natural, alternative cure. It comes from the North American plant Sanguinaria canadensis. It's also called bloodroot and red root.

    How to make amish black drawing salve? ›

    Black Salve Recipe
    1. 3 Tablespoons comfrey, calendula and plantain infused olive oil (see instructions below)
    2. 2 teaspoons shea butter.
    3. 2 Tablespoons coconut oil.
    4. 2 Tablespoons Beeswax.
    5. 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil.
    6. 2 Tablespoons Activated Charcoal Powder.
    7. 2 Tablespoons Kaolin Clay.
    8. 1 Tablespoon honey.

    Is black salve the same as drawing salve? ›

    Black drawing salve, or black salve, is a paste made from herbs. Some claim it “draws out” skin cancer and is a natural, alternative cure. It comes from the North American plant Sanguinaria canadensis. It's also called bloodroot and red root.

    What does activated charcoal do topically? ›

    Activated charcoal products may help to soak up and bind excess oil. This may help clear blackheads and improve the appearance of acne or spots. Learn more about treating acne here.

    How long to leave activated charcoal on skin? ›

    Because the mask needs to sit on your skin for about 15 minutes, it might be more convenient to include it in your nighttime skin care routine. If you apply the mask in the morning, you can do so before getting in the shower, and then wash the mask off afterward.

    What are the ingredients in Amish black salve? ›

    Ingredients:
    • 2 teaspoons Shea Butter.
    • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil.
    • 2 tablespoons Beeswax.
    • 3 tablespoons Calendula Infused Oil.
    • 1 tablespoon Honey.
    • 2 tablespoons Activated Charcoal Powder.
    • 2 tablespoons Bentonite Clay.
    • 1/4 teaspoon of Lavender Essential Oil.
    Feb 27, 2023

    Is ichthammol ointment the same as black salve? ›

    Ichthammol ointments, commonly known as black ointment or drawing salve, should not be confused with black salve, an escharotic (corrosive) paste intended to destroy skin tissue. In contrast, ichthammol does not have any corrosive properties on the skin.

    How long should you leave drawing salve on? ›

    To use your DIY drawing salve, apply a small amount to the affected area and gently rub. Leaving it on overnight may be needed to allow time for the skin to soften, especially if you have splinters. Applying a loose bandage can help prevent staining of your clothing or bed covers.

    What is the active ingredient in drawing salve? ›

    Drug Facts
    Active ingredientPurpose
    lchthammol USP 10%Drawing Salve

    What salve draws out an infection? ›

    ICHTHAMMOL (ik THAM awl) is a topical drawing salve. It is used to treat insect bites or stings and minor skin infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

    What is the special ointment that draws pulls pus out of the boil? ›

    This kind of ointment is also known as “drawing salve.” It typically contains a drug called ammonium bituminosulfonate, also known as Ichthyol.

    Why is black salve illegal in Australia? ›

    The TGA is not aware of any credible, scientific evidence which shows that any black or red salve preparation is effective in treating cancer. These types of salves have not been formally assessed by the TGA and are not included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods or exempted from inclusion.

    How long does it take for drawing salve to work on a boil? ›

    Make sure to bandage it and perhaps apply a heating pad over the area to help hasten the process. Within 24 hours of using the salve, the very sore golf ball boil formed a head and erupted. Within 48 hours I could walk normally again, 36 hours later it was almost completely gone.

    What are the side effects of drawing salve? ›

    Commonly reported adverse outcomes observed with black salve use include burning pain, abnormal skin pigmentation, ulceration, scarring, and secondary infection [8].

    What happens when you boil activated charcoal? ›

    The boiling washes out the impurities and frees the charcoal up to absorb some more. Some people have more sensitive taste buds than others so if you notice the decline in taste before 3 months has passed, then it is absolutely fine to boil it at that stage too.

    How do you make natural healing salve? ›

    Place beeswax in a double boiler and gently warm over low heat until the beeswax melts. Add herbal oils and stir over low heat until well-mixed. Remove from heat and add the essential oil(s). Quickly pour warm mixture into prepared tins, glass jars, or lip balm tubes and allow to cool completely.

    What happens when you mix aloe with activated charcoal? ›

    Advantages of Activated Charcoal and Aloe Vera: Activated charcoal cleanses the body by binding to toxins while aloe vera has vitamins B, C, and E that fight inflammation. Aloe vera also assists activated charcoal in detoxifying the liver for improved function.

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