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In the 70s and late 80s there was a product used for wounds and cuts. It was a yellow powder. It stoped bleeding and was a good untibiotic. I always had some on me as a kid cause i got into things. It would be intresting if they still made it. I would love to get some.

Sasha
 
I think it's powdered shellfish, or something like that. I know it's being used in Iraq now...
 
sulfa powder sound more like it. Im going to google it.. Do they still sell it ??
 
you might also want to try common plantain, it's a common plan found in grassy areas throught the most of the us it has coagulating properties and can be used on insect bites and and skin irritations
 
My cousin said that stuff burns when you apply it. Of course I guess getting shot can do that too with anything.
 
This is what I carry:
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It's made by Biolife and is packed in industrial first aid and EMT kits. It's composed of hydrophilic (absorbent) polymer and potassium salts. There's no sting or burn whatsoever and it's texture is between salt and sawdust. Works like a damn !

EDIT: Sorry, I should have included something for scale. What's pictured would cover only half of a dollar bill.
 
I usually carry a couple of the prewrapped compact maxi pads, go a head, let the jokes roll. :cool:
They are compact, sterile, way cheaper than purpose made bandages and they work great. Chris
 
Hey this is a cool thread. I use this stuff "Blood Stop Powder" on my goats hooves when I cut them and go too deep. Wonder if that is similar? I'll have to read the label when I get home!
 
Does sulfa stop bleedng?

Wouldn't the sulpha "burn" (sting)? I think of suplha + water = acid.

The plantain is an old folk remedy I have read several times. The drawing I recall is of the type with fairly round leaves. Does the other type (more knife/spear shaped) work? Sure lots of both around here.
 
GEC said:
My cousin said that stuff burns when you apply it. Of course I guess getting shot can do that too with anything.
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Certain of the clot-forming treatments generate a lot of heat. I've also heard of soldiers actually getting thermal burns from the heat generated by clotting bandages. Here is another link to an interesting article.
 
I looked it up on the net and its the sulfa i were thinking about. It stoped the blood flow cause it was a powder. It never did burn it just stop the blood and the wound seemed to heal fast with no problems. I thought it would be a great thing to carry with me just in case. Chris i also carry the maxi pads. Did you people know that the pads started in world war two when nurses used the bandages in the hospitals. So i guess its just a full circle.

Sasha
 
I got no idea if i did mention it before but if you make very strong black tea you can use it to wash wounds and use the tea bag to clean your eyes. Its a mild antibactarial, thats another reason to carry some extra tea in your bag.

Sasha
 
I carry the maxipads as well, but it's a good idea to carry antimicrobial wipes or similar, because the pads aren't sterile. But, I guess if you are bleeding profusely, you aren't worried about a little contamination.
 
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