07/27/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
Regular readers of Natural News know that we have always emphasized the importance of prepping and off-grid living. Our topics are varied but all say the same thing: Use what you have and know how to utilize nature to your advantage. This is best exemplified in this short guide that will teach you how to make a mud cast for medical survival. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)
A few things to take note of first. As with anything, mud casts have their own pros and cons. Before deciding on a mud cast, make sure that the situation and environment calls for it. In general, mud casts are easier to work with compared to other natural materials such as vines and leaf wrappings. Moreover, since mud is pretty much everywhere, you can change the cast as often as you need. This, in turn, can prevent the risk of skin infections.
However, you must remember that mud cannot be formed without water. As such, there is a chance of a bacterial infection if you don’t apply the mud correctly. There are some outdoor experts who don’t recommend boiling mud before using it, but you can try it out as a safety precaution. Also consider that mud casts are heavy and may impede movement. You likewise have to realize that depending on where you are and the weather conditions at hand, mud casts can take a while to dry.
If you feel that you’re in a relatively safe place where you can make a mud cast correctly, follow these steps.
Removing the mud cast is similar to taking off a plaster cast. You would need to cut into the cast and separate the parts to set the injured area free. If you layered your mud and leaf layers correctly, you can grab hold of some of the leaf material and then pull it away from the rest of the cast.
If you injure yourself in the woods, you can try using pine sap to make pitch. The pitch can be used to bind together the leaves or gauze. However, try keeping the pine pitch layers as thin as possible as they are harder to remove than mud.
You can also try experimenting with maple syrup and other kinds of sap such as latex, rubber, and other pliable materials.
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