{"id":17252,"date":"2015-11-23T08:18:24","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T08:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/?p=17252"},"modified":"2015-12-31T04:36:38","modified_gmt":"2015-12-31T04:36:38","slug":"3-diy-recipes-you-can-use-to-synthesize-neosporin-for-home-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/3-diy-recipes-you-can-use-to-synthesize-neosporin-for-home-use\/","title":{"rendered":"3 DIY recipes you can use to synthesize Neosporin for home use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having kids in the house means you need to get accustomed to your fair share of tending to scrapes, cuts, burns and other minor wounds. Having an ointment at home for these purposes will definitely be helpful. However, a lot of OTC ointments like Neosporin contain harmful chemicals that may cause more harm than good.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17324\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Neosporin-ointment.jpg\" alt=\"Neosporin ointment\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Neosporin-ointment.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Neosporin-ointment-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not to worry though for you can make your own Neosporin ointment at home which will be loaded with enough antibacterial, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties to treat any kind of wound, rash, burn or irritation. Here are 3 DIY recipes for homemade Neosporin that you can try out in your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neosporin Ointment Recipe 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17318\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Coconut-Oil-7.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut Oil 7\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Coconut-Oil-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Coconut-Oil-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coconut Oil \u2013 \u00bd cup (you can also choose olive oil)<\/li>\n<li>Grapeseed Oil \u2013 \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Lavender Essential Oil \u2013 15 drops<\/li>\n<li>Chamomile Leaves \u2013 \u00bd cup (you can also choose other healing herbs like calendula, lavender, comfrey and plantain etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Beeswax \u2013 4 tbsp.<\/li>\n<li>Honey \u2013 2 tbsp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17319\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Chamomile-is-helpful.jpg\" alt=\"Macro shot of wild camomiles over white\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Chamomile-is-helpful.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Chamomile-is-helpful-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Blend the oils (coconut and grapeseed) together and infuse them with the chamomile leaves in a double boiler over low heat for about 30 minutes. Remember to stir the mixture nicely during the process.<\/p>\n<p>After straining the herbs from the oil, place the oil back on the boiler. Add the beeswax to the oil and stir nicely until it has melted completely.<\/p>\n<p>Pour this mixture into a container and add the lavender essential oil. Add the honey to the mixture and continue stirring until the mixture sets nicely.<\/p>\n<p>Place the set ointment inside an airtight container in a cool place and use on minor burns and scrapes. It will offer quick relief from the pain and swelling in the region in addition to preventing bacterial infections on or near the wound.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neosporin Ointment Recipe 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17320\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Lavender-Oil-78.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender flowers and glass bottle isolated on white\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Lavender-Oil-78.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Lavender-Oil-78-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"739817b98dd53458570a921876511947\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/consultant\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/12\/Wellness-Post-Ad-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Olive Oil \u2013 \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li>Coconut Oil \u2013 \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li>Lemon Essential Oil \u2013 10 drops<\/li>\n<li>Lavender Essential Oil \u2013 20 drops<\/li>\n<li>Melaleuca A. Essential Oil \u2013 8 drops<\/li>\n<li>Frankinsence Essential Oil \u2013 12 drops<\/li>\n<li>Beeswax \u2013 1 tbsp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17321 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Olive-Oil.jpg\" alt=\"Olive oil and olive branch on the wooden table outside\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Olive-Oil.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Olive-Oil-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fill a pot with water up to the halfway mark. Place a glass bowl inside the pot ensuring that the water does not enter the bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Add the olive oil, coconut oil and beeswax to the bowl and place the pot over a low heat flame. Once the oils and beeswax melt completely, add the essential oils and stir nicely.<\/p>\n<p>Pour the mix into an airtight container and allow it to cool. It will set nicely. Use this mixture on your wounds, scrapes, cuts and bruises regularly for quick recovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neosporin Ointment Recipe 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17322\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Rosemary.jpg\" alt=\"Rosemary\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Rosemary.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/Rosemary-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Olive Oil \u2013 2 cups<\/li>\n<li>Beeswax \u2013 \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li>Echinacea Root \u2013 1 tsp.<\/li>\n<li>Dried Comfrey Leaf \u2013 2 tbsp.<\/li>\n<li>Dried Plantain Lead \u2013 2 tbsp.<\/li>\n<li>Dried Calendula Flowers \u2013 1 tbsp.<\/li>\n<li>Dried Yarrow Flowers \u2013 1 tsp.<\/li>\n<li>Dried Rosemary Leaf \u2013 1 tsp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17325\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/beeswax.jpg\" alt=\"Two pieces of honeycomb\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/beeswax.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2015\/11\/beeswax-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the herbs to the olive oil and infuse the same over low heat for about 3 hours. The oil will turn deep green in color by this time. If you don\u2019t prefer heating the mixture, you can store it in an airtight container for about 4 weeks. Shake the container without fail every day. By the end of the fourth week, the herbs would have infused well into the oil.<\/p>\n<p>Strain the herbs from the oil. Place the oil in a double boiler over a low flame and add the beeswax to it. Stir nicely until the beeswax melts. Pour the mixture into an airtight container and allow it to cool down and set properly. When done, you can use the ointment on cuts, stings, scrapes, bites, rashes and even poison ivy breakouts.<\/p>\n<p>Having a homemade herbal ointment to treat wounds and injuries can be added advantage, especially if you have kids. These homemade Neosporin ointments can help treat all kinds of minor wounds, burns, bites, stings and rashes, etc. They can also prevent the outbreak of bacterial and fungal infections near the wound.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having kids in the house means you need to get accustomed to your fair share of tending to scrapes, cuts, burns and other minor wounds. 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