The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: An antiseptic, astringent, soothing and restorative ointment. A dressing for all surface lesions and acute or chronic inflammatory skin diseases. Indicated in burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, ulcers, bed sores, suppurative tumors, inflammatory eczema, etc. A valuable substitute for flaxseed as a poultice. A healing ointment possessing a wide range of usefulness. It is strictly antiseptic. It relieves pain. It is astringent, but not irritating.
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