
Although the
Cansema (Amazon) Salve - User Instructions
page contains specific instructions on what to do after the eschar comes out,
some users have expressed the opinion that the information provided could
be more extensive. This page addresses this concern.

Since
Cansema Salve
(in any of the trade names in which we sell it), is a stand alone product, many people
elect to use it and let the decavitation heal on its own. That is, they do not use a after-care product,
wound healing accelerant, moisturizer, or other adjunct, after the eschar comes out and
there is an open wound area that needs to heal over. We, who are the founders of
Alpha Omega Labs, have used Cansema personally about two dozen times over 27 years and
have never used an "after-care" adjunct. Nonetheless, we understand why some people
would.

The most common after-care products, their specific use,
and links to the relevant product pages are :
<< --- 1. H3O --
(Calcium Sulfate Hydronium Concentrate) ---
This is the best product to use if there is any residual bleeding.
It also keeps the area free of pathogenic microbes. The best way to use it
is to prepare it at the
1:9 dilution ratio
and then put the solution in a plastic spray bottle. This can be used to
spray the area two to three times as a day, or as needed.

If H3O does not cause the bleeding to
completely subside, we recommend the use of
Yunnan Baiyao,
which we do not carry, but which is available in most oriental markets that
sell medicinal herbs.
2. Sangre de Drago -- There are
a number of ways of
applying Sangre de Drago to burns, scratches, or in this case, wounds.
If the wound is relatively shallow, you can put four or five drops on
the area and then move the index finger very lightly to spread.
You will notice the Sangre turn color from blood red to a light pink.
If you look carefully, you'll see that the Sangre has created a light
film over the area, protecting it and assisting in speedy up its healing.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide 3-6% --- This is the commercial variety that you see in
drug stores everywhere. You can use this in a spray bottle, as we describe above
for the use of H3O. Although it does an excellent job of keeping the area clean
and free of bacteria, it can somewhat slow down the healing process. Like iodine,
hydrogen peroxide is a potent oxidizing agent. It is an amazing compound, however,
and it figures prominently in our
bio-oxidative
bathing page.
4. Maria Treben's Calendula Cream -- Actually most of the Maria Treben
creams have remarkable healing properties, but the most suitable for
assisting in the healing of decavitations is
Calendula Cream. It does a
remarkable job, however, it is not
the best choice if the wound area is deep and/or bleeding is being experienced.
5. Lugol's Iodine 2.2% -- Lugol's is good for certain decavitated areas.
It should not be applied with the wound area is deep or there is bleeding.
But it does an excellent job of keep the area free of pathogens during the
healing process. It can either be applied directly and then spread with the
finger or a cotton swab, or it can be diluted with rubbing alcohol and
sprayed from a small plastic bottle.
Cathryn Caton, N.D.
Alpha Omega Labs
Guayaquil, Ecuador