Rob (Kentucky) on 01/09/2025
Raw Potato – A Domestic Remedy for Chilblains.
From the book: Medical Council – A Monthly Journal for the Physican and Surgeon. Volume 15, p. 59. 1910
TO THE MEDICAL COUNCIL: For frozen feet or chilblains, slice up some raw potatoes, sprinkle salt over them, let stand twelve hours, and bathe the parts with the brine formed by the salt with the water exuding from the potatoes. It is simple, but has been very successful in my hands.
W. G. PEIRSOL, M.D. Avon, Ill
Potato and Salt. Like onion juice, potato juice is also very rich in nutrients and these nutrients help the body in getting relief from the damaged blood vessels. The juice also helps in reducing the itching and inflammation from the skin. You can apply the juice 3 to 4 times in a day for best results.
Make a potato poultice and add salt, apply it on the affected area. This formula is great to get relief from swelling, redness and itching.
Potato water. Potatoes contain a variety of nutrients and vitamins that are beneficial to the body and good for the skin. Potato can help reduce the itching and inflammation caused by chilblains due to its anti-irritant and soothing properties. It is also effective in treating blisters that may develop with chilblains. Boil 1 or 2 potatoes in 2 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the solution to cool down and wash area with water.
Cucumber for Chilblains Rob (Kentucky) on 09/11/2024
Cucumber Remedy: CHILBLAINS, RUSSIAN REMEDY.
A common remedy for chilblains among the peasants in Russia is the rind of perfectly ripe cucumbers, dried with the soft parts attached, and placed with the inner side, previously soaked in warm water, over the sore parts. Dumitriefsky confirms the efficacy of this remedy. (Med. Zeitung.) From the book: A Cyclopaedia of Practical Receipts: And Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufacturing and Trades 2nd Ed. Page 249,1845 by Arnold James Cooley.
In otherwords, a cucumber poultice: Before going to bed. Peel a cucumber and apply the inside peel to the area overnite.
Lemon Juice for Chilblains Rob (Kentucky) on 03/30/2024
Lemon juice is very rich in useful nutrients that help in improving the health of your skin. – Undiluted lemon juice, taken internally and applied to the skin, is an old folk remedy. You have to apply fresh lemon juice on the affected areas to treat the symptoms of itching and inflammation. This remedy also works against fungal chilblains. Not only this, it is also advised to consume lemon juice every day to help the blood vessels to recover effectively.
Lemon for Chilblains - BANISH THOSE CHILBLAINS - Chronicle (Adelaide SA 1895 - 1954) - 15 May 1930 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/90055490
I have found that mixing lemon juice with Aloe vera gel “fresh” or Glycerin 1:1 ratio applied 2x daily for a week works great (see article below). Or, You can apply lemon juice “undiluted” directly to the affected part of skin few times in a day.
Lemon and Glycerin for Chilblains - HOW TO CURE CHILBLAINS. - The Lilydale Express and Yarra Glen Wandin Yallock Upper Yarra Healesville and Ringwood Chronicle (Vic. 1898 - 1914) - 21 Jun 1912
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/258396902
Purple Hand and Chilblains Cashew (London, UK) on 03/22/2024
Last year when we had prolonged cold weather one of my hands started getting red and itchy. After a bit of research on Google it seemed like chilblains was the reason.
However, more recently, in cold weather, that hand is still turning red but sometimes purple. Once my hand warms up the colour disappears. Is this something I should be worried about?
Apple and Table Salt for Chilblains Rob (Kentucky) on 02/07/2024
How to Cure Chilblains
“A simple and homely remedy, which immediately relieves the irritation and pain caused by chilblains, is salt and fresh apple juice.
The affected parts are rubbed gently with a slice of apple dipped in common salt. A good juicy apple should be used.”
From the Book: Table Talk, Volume 29, Issue 1, page 43,1914
Eucalyptus Oil for Chilblains Rob (Kentucky) on 01/06/2024
For Chilblains, apply oil of eucalyptus frequently applied with a camel’s hair brush relieves pain and soon cures. From the book: The Medical Summary, March 1898 to February 1899 Vol 20 page 224.
Note: A camel-hair brush is a type of paintbrush with soft bristles made from natural hairs, usually squirrel. Actual camel hair is not a suitable material.
Hydrogen Peroxide Napkin Plaster for Toe Chilblains Rob (Kentucky) on 05/25/2021
Hydrogen Peroxide Napkin Plaster for Toe Chilblains:
Give this a try. It worked for me. This remedy also works on toe nail fungus. Hydrogen peroxide can be used to eliminate fungi causing chilblains and add O2 to the blood stream in the toes.
Fold down a paper towel or napkin just enuff to cover your toenails completely, top, sides and bottom. Then place napkin in a bowl and saturate the napkin with 3% H2O2 brown bottle. Wrap the napkin over your toes, top and bottom. Tuck and fold the sides of the napkin and put a recycled bread bag over your foot (I tried using plastic-wrap but it leaked everywhere and soaked the socks). Then put on an old sock to keep everything in place. This way you can move around the house freely.
You will need to do this for a few hours or over-nite, everyday for 10-14 days.
Don't forget to change and clean all your socks, sandals & shoes or at least pour ACV in your shoes every time if you suspect fungal infection.
Source of idea: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/fungus8.html#h2o2_190829
Zinc Oxide Cream for Chilblains Sarah (Arkansas) on 02/05/2018
I've found that using zinc oxide has helped me tremendously. I started having this problem with my toes 3 years ago - red bumps, rash and swelling. I could hardly walk and wearing shoes was almost unbearable! No prescription medicines nor anything else I tried seemed to help. Then, as mysteriously as the symptoms appeared, they cleared up as winter ended! The red bumps always start on my 2nd toe, then a rash would appear on all my toes. The 2nd winter, it had spread to two toes when I started using over-the-counter extra strength diaper rash paste with zinc oxide. In the morning after showering, I dry my feet thoroughly, then apply a thin layer of the paste. I apply once per day during the winter months. I also change my socks and/or shoes twice a day and try to avoid extreme temperature changes. This is now my 3rd year dealing with chilblains (which my doctor diagnosed as a fungus) and diaper rash paste works for me!
Rubbing Alcohol for Painful Chilblains Deb W. (Wisconsin) on 11/09/2016
This is an easy one. I had chilblains. I didn't know what they were at first. I mentioned it to my Dad and he told me to use rubbing alcohol. So, I put some on a cotton ball and rubbed my toes with it. Didn't take to many days and it was gone. So to keep it from coming back, I put the rubbing alcohol on my toes before I went outside to keep it from coming back. I have no need for it anymore.
Epsom Salt and Coconut Oil Helped Painful Chilblains Trish (Whanagui, New Zealand ) on 07/21/2015
I looked on this site for help with chilblains on my toes. They were so painful I could barely walk. I decided to soak my feet in warm water with Epsom salts and then massage with coconut oil. I went to bed noticing my toes felt quite hot but comfortable. Felt a bit better in the morning and took 2 anti flams. By mid day there was hardly any discomfort. I am not sure what worked but am repeating it again hoping to be rid of them by tomorrow. I am excited to say the least. Thanks everyone who posted their helpful hints.
Re: Cure for Chilblains - No Dairy or Gluten Christian (South Australia) on 06/19/2014
Every winter I would get annoying chilblain....until by luck I found out that if I stop consuming dairy and gluten products I would not get the chilblains during that winter....no matter how cold it was;) Don't ask me why it works....I just know that it does for me! Maybe give it a shot and have a chilblain-free winter!!!!
Peppermint and Neem Oils Helped Husband with Chilblains Mary (Utica, Ny) on 03/30/2014
Chilblains Treatment: My husband has suffered with red, raw toes for years. This occurs only in the winter time. While researching this site there was no doubt he has Chilblains. We started trying different suggestions. Peppermint oil, helped. Went to health food store they suggested neem oil. We mixed the two oils together, applied twice each day. Unbelievably, redness is gone and so is the pain. He will keep applying till cold weather is over.
Silica Gel for Chilblains Joey L (Oxford, Uk) on 03/29/2013
I have got to share this nugget of wisdom I have found for relieving chilblains...
Selica Gel. The packets you get when you buy new items, to keep them dry. Put some in your socks and wear them. This has gotten me through a working day on my feet without aggravating the soreness, and I believe it helps clear up the condition from keeping the feet from getting too humid/wet.
Research, Success on Vitamin K for Chilblains Lanna (Wichita, Kansas) on 02/01/2013
My 12 year old son has been suffering from chilblains on his toes. He has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, so is unable to really tell us what is wrong. We first noticed that he was having difficulty walking. It wasn't until his toes swelled up and turned red/bluish that we could narrow it down to chilblains. His feet were very cold to the touch also. The pain was the most difficult as it got so bad that he refused to walk at all. As I was searching for ideas to help him I came across somebody who mentioned that years ago they were given vitamin K tablets by their doctor and it had cleared it up. I googled "chilblains and vitamin K" and came across an article from 1947 on the NIH website that claimed success with vitamin K. At this point I figured I had nothing to lose - my son's toes were looking quite bad and he was miserable - and there wasn't much the doctor could do.
I happened to have a store brand of Advanced K2 Complex capsules on hand. I gave the first dose before bedtime that night and then did two doses a day after that. By that afternoon he was up and walking. Still a little tender, but the swelling had gone down and obviously the pain was much improved. We are now on day three and he is almost back to normal. I was so happy to see these results that I had to share.
Propolis for Chilblains Wednesday (Tokyo, Japan) on 01/12/2013
Do you apply the propolis to the affected area or drink it? I have propolis (the kind you drink, 1 tsp a day).
Coconut Oil, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil for Chillblains Miss (Edinburgh, Scotland) on 12/18/2012
I made a homemade hand cream from coconut oil, aloe vera and emulsifying wax (bees wax). One Tbsp of each, stirred together in a bowl over a pot of hot water. Each night and morning I would put one drop each of lavender and tea tree essential oil in the palm of my hand - and half a tsp of my coconut hand cream. I would massage it slowly and firmly and gently onto both hands. The massage would take about 5 minutes. I paid particular attention to my nail beds, and finger tips. The chilblains were terrible, but after a week of this my fingers were warmer, healthier and without pain. I wore cotton gloves to bed, at night, to allow the cream to better absorb.
I am so happy with the result. I'd tried all sorts of other things prior to this - with no result at all.
Urine Soak for Chillblains Christine (Nottingham, England) on 02/10/2012
I remember when we were children and suffered with nasty chilblains our mum would get us to soak our feet in urine. I do not remeber how long we did it for. It was a long time ago, but it did work. The old folk knew a thing or two in those days. Good luck
Sea Salt or Epsom Salt for Chillblains Arietta (Chania, Crete, Greece) on 01/11/2012
Adding a cup of sea salt or epsom salt to a foot bath helps tremendously the chilblains. Just have to do it like twice a day for 5-6 days and they'll pretty much be gone depending in the severity. Eating a non-inflammatory diet helps as well.
Rub Onion Over Affected Area for Chillblains Bill (Gisborne, New Zealand) on 07/21/2011
As a child I sufferd from chilblains, my dad told me of an old cure for this ailment. I thought this remedy was nonsense and was sceptical of trying it. The pain and itching got the better of me so I relented and tried it and it works...... Cut 1 onion and rub over affected area. the symtoms disapear quikly, keep the onion in a zip lock bag and use as required
Suggestions for Chillblains Lu (Brisbane, Australia) on 06/10/2011
I had a look at your site for chilblain remedies and noted that you only have limited suggestions. I used aloe vera gel on my toes and it started to disappear in two days.
Another suggestion would be to use propolis (liquid extract) as it is a very powerful healer as well. If all else fails I would try Manuka honey but since it is the most expensive, leave it till last.
Lu
