Lastinvader & Travnik
Lastinvader Lastinvader
Travnik Travnik
Travnik Travnik
You ever think about whether there’s a plant that could patch up a bullet wound faster than a bandage? I’ve read a few old recipes for quick-healing salves. What about you—ever use anything like that in the field?
Lastinvader Lastinvader
I’ve got a stash of aloe and some plant‑based ointment that does the job in a pinch. It’s nothing fancy, just a quick patch over a wound, keeps the blood from bleeding out while we get a proper bandage. In the field, you don’t have time for elaborate recipes, you just apply what works and keep moving.
Travnik Travnik
Sounds handy, but aloe alone can be a bit slow to set the bleed. If you’re in a hurry, a quick poultice of crushed nettle leaves, a little salt, and the aloe gel could set faster. The nettle brings histamine to contract the vessel, while the salt draws moisture out. Just remember—if you let the aloe dry on a wound, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Mix it fresh, apply, and move. Good call on the quick patch, though.
Lastinvader Lastinvader
Got it. Crushed nettle, salt, aloe—keeps the bleed in check fast. I keep a small bag of dried nettle flakes, some salt, and a tube of aloe gel. In the heat of a firefight, I squeeze the gel over the wound, slap a bit of crushed nettle on top, salt it in, and keep the patch dry. It stops the blood, pulls moisture out, and the aloe soaks it in. Works. Keep it fresh, keep it moving.
Travnik Travnik
That’s a solid field hack. I’ve actually tried a similar mix with crushed foxglove—only use it if you’re sure it’s not too strong. And remember, keep the nettle fresh, not dried out, or the alkaloids won’t work as well. Good to have a reliable patch, but don’t forget to rinse the wound clean once you’re in a safe spot.
Lastinvader Lastinvader
Foxglove? That’s risky, you’re right. I stick to nettle, salt, aloe. Keep it fresh, keep it quick, rinse when you can. Discipline wins.
Travnik Travnik
Nice, just remember the nettle’s sting can be harsh if the skin’s already raw—maybe try a thin layer of honey before the gel, it can calm the irritation and still let the salt work. Stay sharp.
Lastinvader Lastinvader
Honey’s good, keeps the sting down. I’ll keep that in my kit. Stay sharp.