How did pioneers treat burns on the wagon train?

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John Doe Profile
John Doe answered

I'm gonna venture a guess and say they poured whiskey on it and covered it up and went on about their day! Owie!

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Rooster Cogburn , Rooster Cogburn, answered

From what I've read and seen, they used axle grease from their wagons to help burns. Whiskey for the pain! I've also read that they used lard .

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Darling Divaa answered

I read that they used potato skins.

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