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Question #14381
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tea bag ointment - #14381

Mira

I am feeling really frustrated and confused about this whole tea bag ointment thing that my friend keeps talking about. Like, last week I had this nasty burn on my arm from cooking, and instead of going to the store for a proper ointment, she swears by using tea bags! I thought she was nuts at first, but she kept insisting that tea bag ointment was a game changer for healing. I mean, honestly, does that even work?? Has anyone here actually tried using a tea bag ointment for burns or any skin issues? I used a chamomile tea bag since she said it has calming effects, but I didn't notice anything special, and my burn was feeling pretty raw still. I thought it might soothe the pain or, you know, make it heal better but it kinda just felt odd... Like, does the tea bag ointment actually have any benefits, or is it just an old wives' tale? I really want to believe there’s something to it, but also, I can't help but feel doubtful. What do you guys think about this whole tea bag ointment idea? Is it worth trying again or should I just stick to conventional treatments?

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