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J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve 4.37 oz (124 g)

 
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J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz
 
4.8

(based on 47 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (42)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Promotes healing (37)
  • No side effects (28)
  • Easy to administer (17)
  • Effective (17)
  • Relieves pain (16)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Emergencies (17)
    • Daily use (11)
    • Everyday (10)
    • Quick fix (9)
    • Travel (9)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Healthy adult (17), Average health (13), Caregiver (6), Elderly (5), Have medical condition (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Miracle for Dyshidrotic eczema

    I developed Dyshidrotic eczema on my hands a couple of years ago. Check out: [@] Once it was finally diagnosed, I had to find something that would heal the dry, cracked skin ...Read complete review

    I developed Dyshidrotic eczema on my hands a couple of years ago. Check out: [@] Once it was finally diagnosed, I had to find something that would heal the dry, cracked skin without causing more blisters and heal those, too.I tried LOTS of things. Someone recommended carbolated vaseline but they don't make it anymore. Through my internet search for that I discovered Watkin's Petro-Carbo. Its a real MIRACLE for this condition! Absolutely the only thing that helped at all (they had gotten so bad it was embarassing) and my hands look totally NORMAL now! I put it on every night just before going to sleep. I keep it on my night stand and am SO thankful for this stuff!I hope this helps someone else.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Better For Dry Skin Than For Cuts

    Unlike the other reviewers, I haven't found it to be effective on cuts. I'm talking about paper cuts and cat scratches, primarily. It doesn't hold a candle to Neosporin and also doesn't relieve ...Read complete review

    Unlike the other reviewers, I haven't found it to be effective on cuts. I'm talking about paper cuts and cat scratches, primarily. It doesn't hold a candle to Neosporin and also doesn't relieve the pain. Haven't had the opportunity (thank goodness!) to use it on a burn, so that has yet to be seen. Glad to have it around, just in case. What it works wonderfully for are dry feet. I put it on my feet and then put on socks before going to bed. They're as soft as a baby's bottom in the morning. As foot treatments go, this is very economical! The tin itself needs work. It is impossible for me to open so I always have to ask for help. Wish it came in a container I could use independently. Maybe I'll scoop it out into a different container.

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    5.0

    This is Great Salve

    By BarnGoddess

    from Oregon

    describe yourself Healthy Adult

    Pros

    • Promotes Healing

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday

      Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

      This stuff is Great. We not only use it on ourselves we use it on our horses and used to use it on our cattle growing up . it heals within days .
      Awesomw stuff!!

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      5.0

      Used this product for years

      By Rosevalley

      from Texas

      describe yourself Caregiver

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Promotes Healing

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Infections

        Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

        We mix raw honey and the salve and put it on bad bites, we even got rid of a staf infection using the two mixed together. We also used a natural antibiotic if it was bad.

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        5.0

        WORKS WONDERS

        By SUJEEP

        from LOCKPORT,IL

        describe yourself Healthy Adult

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Administer
        • Effective
        • No Side Effects
        • Promotes Healing
        • Relieves Pain

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Emergencies
          • Everyday

          Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

          WORKS GREAT DELIVERED IN RECORD TIME

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          (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Watkins salve

          By davy crockett

          from rock hill, sc

          describe yourself Healthy Adult

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Administer
          • No Side Effects
          • Promotes Healing

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

              Thought this was the smaller tin, label on my old container was worn off, thought it was 3 ounces, but it was 0.3, so did not need quantity ordered. This size container will last two generations, but probably not effective as some of ingredients will evaporate over time.

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              4.0

              Additional Thoughts

              By uopgal

              from st louis, mo

              describe yourself Healthy Adult

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Easy To Administer
              • Effective
              • No Side Effects
              • Prevents Swelling
              • Promotes Healing
              • Relieves Pain

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

                  I didn't realize this product relieves pain and swelling until I wrote an earlier review. SO, upon seeing 'relieves pain' and 'prevent's swelling' in the list of potential Pros, I started rubbing Petro ALL OVER the knee replacement area and then applying a heat pad for a while. Great pain relief and the adema diminished. The incision, the whole knee is healing so well... I can't say enough good things about Watkin's Petro Carbo. It has a vaseline consistency, but the Mrs. Meyers hand soap cuts it easily and leaves my hands soft.

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                  5.0

                  This stuff is Magical

                  By LostToo

                  from Central IL.

                  describe yourself Have Medical Condition

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Administer
                  • Effective
                  • No Side Effects
                  • Promotes Healing

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Emergencies
                    • Everyday
                    • Open sours

                    Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

                    Hard to find some times. But when you do buy 2. It is a miracle salve. Heals dry cracked skin over night.

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                    5.0

                    Will keep as a "staple"

                    By Carolee

                    from Beautiful South Carolina

                    describe yourself Caregiver

                    See all my reviews

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Promotes Healing

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

                        I like the tin, I am not crazy about plastic containers or squirt tops. I use it every night on a patch of dry skin on my palms and it has helped.

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                        5.0

                        GOOD PRODUCT

                        By Bob

                        from Minnesota

                        describe yourself Healthy Adult

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Promotes Healing

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

                            use on cuts scrapes

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                            (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            1.0

                            Disgusting!! Stinks so badly!

                            By Mesipher

                            from New Orleans, LA

                            describe yourself Have Medical Condition

                            See all my reviews

                            Verified Buyer

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                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

                                  It's petroleum packed and stinks to high heaven!

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                                  5.0

                                  Great product!

                                  By Scooter

                                  from Jacksonville, AL

                                  describe yourself Healthy Adult

                                  Pros

                                  • No Side Effects
                                  • Promotes Healing

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about J.R. Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve, 4.37 oz:

                                      Have used this product for years for everything from cuts and burns to using on my dog when he had mange (his skin healed and his hair grew back). Nice to know it is still available and the product hasn't changed.

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