15/02/2026
I was gracefully walking toward those crystal-clear waters, phone ready for the perfect shot... then BAM—algae-slick steps sent me sliding.
One thigh took the hit, then I bounced off to the other. shin, ankle and feet got raked with deep scratches.
By Day 3…it bloomed….the bruise….. Massive black bruise.
I am thousands of miles away from home; from my typical remedies, my healing tools 🧰
At least I have fresh aloe Vera leaf and cold pressed coconut oil 😮💨
The scrapes on my legs looked so deep. It is starting to itch.
Bruise is relentless.
Getting concerned about scarring. 😩
Some local nurse with good intentions recommends the highly rated BioOil as a “natural” solution.
Sounded hopeful until I examined the label. The list of questionable ingredients was concerning….. Paraffinum Liquidum (petro occlusive), Retinyl Palmitate (UVA risk), seed oils (rancid), synthetics galore. 😵💫
Enter the shaman: He spots me.
Recognizing me as a healer, he starts sharing sacred plant wisdom to “draw out the bad blood.”
I MacGyver’d his poultice with lemongrass, mint, aloe + coffee mug + bowl.
If healing naturally is of value to you, you’ll love 👇
Full story + poultice video/protocol + Safer version of BioOil + more in Healing Circle (Substack)
https://open.substack.com/pub/happyhormonescaroline
Look for “Draw out the bad blood”
What’s your plant rescue story?
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