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Skin ulcers

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Vitamin C RatingRatingRating

    Vitamin C accelerates tissue healing; accelerates tissue repair; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-3.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Zinc RatingRatingRating

    Zinc is a nutritional support; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Take 50-150 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Arginine Rating

    Arginine helps to produce muscle and tissue; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-6 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • EPA Rating

    EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; accelerates tissue repair and healing; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Fish oil Rating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; accelerates tissue repair and healing; alleviates symptoms. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Flax seed Rating

    Flax seed accelerates tissue repair and healing; alleviates symptoms. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

  • Flax seed oil Rating

    Flax seed oil accelerates tissue repair and healing; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-15 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Chamomile RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile accelerates tissue repair; it has a soothing action. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Witch hazel RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an antiseptic, an anodyne and a vulnerary; prevents infection; reduces pain and soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Zinc RatingRatingRating

    Zinc is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damages tissue; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Apply zinc containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Bromelain RatingRating

    Bromelain alleviates pain; accelerates tissue healing. Apply bromelain containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • GLA RatingRating

    GLA softens, soothes and regenerates the skin; reduces bed sores; used for prevention and treatment. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Ozonized sunflower oil RatingRating

    Ozonized sunflower oil is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply ozonized sunflower oil or ozonized sunflower oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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