by ALISON BOREL



Chances are you already know that cattails are a survivalist’s godsend. In addition to providing water, food, shelter, and fuel, cattails also have anesthetic properties.

Directly applying the gel produces an amazing numbing sensation in the affected area. To this end, boils, blisters, and sores benefit greatly from this application.

The healing properties of cattail gel are:
Astringent
Coagulant (stops blood flow)
Pain relief
Antiseptic

In essence, cattail numbing gel works in two ways: first and foremost, the excretions from the leaf base clean the wound. Secondly, pain is addressed, providing immediate relief.