How to Make and Use Spruce or Pine Pitch Salve



Beetle-killed spruce tree
with dripping pitch.

 I recently submitted this article on How to Make and Use Spruce Pitch Salve to Survivalist Blog. It was published today! The uses for Spruce Pitch and Sap are well-documented in books about Alaska Natives. The uses for Pine, however, are also documented, but more in writings by natural health practicioners. If you have pine trees in your area, that will work well.

I have been using Spruce Pitch for many years. Here are a few of the ways I use it:

• On spider and other insect bites and stings
• To prevent or cure infections of ugly scrapes
• As a natural, safe and effective underarm deodorant
• As a lip balm and hand cream to help kill germs and prevent illness 
• To increase circulation and speed healing of a sprained ankle 
• It makes homemade soap smell fantastic! I don’t know if it still has antimicrobial properties after it’s made into soap. I kind of doubt it, but it still smells delightful.

To learn more, read the full article at Survivalist Blog by clicking here.