Bag Balm - Made in Vermont since 1899

Bag Balm - Bag Balm
United States
December 29, 2006 7:27pm CST
Have you ever used or heard of Bag Balm? Bag Balm is a salve that was created to soften cow udders. But, did you know that it also is a great treatment for diaper rash and to soften dry skin? I used this product on my babies bottoms. When my feet get dry skin, I will rub the salve on my feet and cover with socks. Bag Balm is available at drug stores, farm stores, pet stores, hardware stores, feed stores, and tack shops. If unavailable, order direct: Dairy Association Co, Inc. P. O. Box 145 Lyndonville, VT 05851 800-232-3610| 802-626-3433 (fax) info@bagbalm.com
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@craftwave (1338)
• United States
3 Jan 07
Yes my husband used it because of his exzima. I' a farm girl so I denfinately know about that.
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• United States
3 Jan 07
Farm girls unite!
@craftwave (1338)
• United States
4 Jan 07
I'm a hay seed and proud of it.
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@brendalee (6082)
• United States
30 Dec 06
I have a small tin of it here in my house. I have used it on cuts and scrapes to as it has some antiseptic quality to it. I also use it on my cats and dogs when they have skin irritations. One of my friends told me about it some time ago and I have always had some on hand ever since.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
I have to replace mine. I gave my only tin to my daughter who is having foot problems.
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@GardenGerty (160998)
• United States
30 Dec 06
I have some cats with skin issues, I think I will get some tomorrow. Thanks
• United States
30 Dec 06
I have used it before. My mother in law had rashes from her diapers, when she was very old. She loved it. It is a great product. I have never tried it on my feet though. Does it help very dry pealing?
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• United States
30 Dec 06
I will, thanks for the tip. I have tried so many things. It is so hot and dry out where I live. I just got some special stuff someone makes. I forgot about that product, my mother in law loved it. Thanks again for posting it.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
Give it a try, it is an excellent product and I highly recommend it.
@Idlewild (6090)
• United States
30 Dec 06
Haven't heard of it, but my relatives in Vermont swear by Fisherman's Friend, a cold lozenge (quite strong) that was originally used by fisherman and lobstering folk who have to work in terrible weather conditions. I'll have to ask them if they know about Bag Balm, I'm sure they do, since they know some people who are dairy farmers.
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
30 Dec 06
I'm from Mass. I had an older friend that used Fisherman's Friend for his emphysema. I have used them ...sparingly..once or twice. I break them in half cause good god almighty .. strong you say.. Oh boy are they strong. But they work very well if you can keep it in your mouth. I have yet to make it through the a whoe piece yet. I always end up spitting it out after about 2 min. You just can't explain it if you have had them you will know what I mean...lol
• United States
30 Dec 06
I will have to get some of the Fisherman's Friend lozenges for my hubby. He will love it.
• United States
31 Dec 06
My parents use to use Bag Balm on the cows utters. They also used it on different rashes and dry skin, also on our pets dry skin problems. When I was in high school I had a boil on my nose and my dad put some Bag Balm on it and it went away in time for school pictures two days later. It is a very good product and everyone should have at least a container of Bag Balm around. I don't have one right now, but have it on my list, it lasts forever, too. Do you have a container of Bag Balm in you home?
• United States
1 Jan 07
I will have to let my kids know about using it on boils. I didn't think of that one. When I have it in the house I use it for many things. I gave my last 2 cans to my daughter and to my son for his baby.
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@slimes (353)
• Ukraine
1 Jan 07
Yeah i have heard of it,it is a great Neurogesic balm
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• Kuwait
30 Dec 06
bag balm?never heard that before, we have dragon balm, white balm and etc. but never heard that before, how much is the prize and where we can i avail the balm?
• United States
30 Dec 06
check out the link.
@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
30 Dec 06
Hey Butterfly, Bag Balm is sold here in Quebec too and it's UDDERLY awesome for all kinds of stuff...windburn, chapped lips, etc.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
It is wonderful stuff. I have my hubby using it for his rough hands and feet.
@lauriefnp (5109)
• United States
30 Dec 06
My Goddaughter's mother uses it after every diaper change to prevent diaper rash. After reading this post, I think I'll get some and try using it with socks for dry feet. It seems that nothing works to prevent that unsightly dry, scaling skin on the feet- it would be nice to have a head start on the sandal season!
• United States
30 Dec 06
I use it on my the dry skin on my legs. I have inherited my grandmother's scaly legs.
@crystal8577 (1466)
• United States
5 Jan 07
My mom used to have some. I have no clue what she used it for. I think we may have a can of it in the closet. I had never thought of using it on the baby. She is only 2 weeks old & this is something for me to keep in mind.
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• United States
6 Jan 07
I have used it for over 27 years now. Good stuff to have around.
• United States
30 Dec 06
I love Bag Balm. I use it for a lot of things except cow utters, I don't have a cow. I also use Bee Balm a lot, it's about the same.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
LOL....no cows to milk here either.
@kareng (62086)
• United States
30 Dec 06
Yes, I have. It is a great skin softener. I hadn't thought about using if for diaper rash. I'll have to pass that one on to my daughter who is expecting in February. Thanks for the tip!
• United States
30 Dec 06
Glad to be of help!
• Canada
30 Dec 06
My mother has both Tiger Balm and Bag Balm at home. There is a big history of excessively dry skin on the female side of my mother's family. I have been oh-so-fortunate to have inherited this trait, and so it was introduced to me a few years ago. Mom has to send away for it (she can't find it in Canada, if you know where I can find it here, someone let me know, okay?) so it's scarcely used, but yep, it's great stuff!! (as a side note, I remember hearing about Bag Balm quite a few years ago when it was made famous by none other than Shania Twain, who uses it on her face to keep her complexion clear and beautiful!)
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• United States
30 Dec 06
This is the second post stating that about Shania Twain. I would break out if I used bag balm on my face. Aside from using it on the sides of my nose for dryness I couldn't put it anywhere else.
• United States
24 Jan 07
I just posted on another board about this. I love this stuff!! It works for all kinds of rashes beside diaper rash. It works wonders on hard heels and elbows. I just love it and it is cheap too.
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• United States
24 Jan 07
WE always have a can on hand in our house. It is the best stuff around for just about any rash, scratch or burn
@kfg20012003 (1037)
• India
30 Dec 06
i use Tiger Balm from singapore,but havent tried Bag Balm
• United States
30 Dec 06
My husband uses Tiger Balm to ease his achy muscles. It has an ingredient that relaxes the muscle. Bag Balm heals.
• Philippines
30 Dec 06
wow thats nice, but i think it is not available here in the philippines, but just in case it is available i would buy for my baby, to cure his diaper rash.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
If you have friends in the USA perhaps they can send you a tin of it as a gift.
@Khokhonut (702)
• United States
30 Dec 06
I have used it before, but had kind of forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder ! :) I like to use it on heels, elbows, and even chapped lips, or your nose when you have a cold and have been blowing it alot.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
I still put it on the kids poor chapped noses. It clears up quickly.
• India
30 Dec 06
I wld like to try this during winter season. if its wont available in my nearby area then its gonna cost me fortune to order it in India from the address you have given.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
Too bad the product isn't offered worldwide.
@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
30 Dec 06
We started using Bag Balm when I was little and we had horses. Funny if we needed it one of us had to go out to the barn to get it. We used the same tin for animals and humans ...and kept it in the barn. Oh dear lord for some reason that sounds absolutely dreadful. I guess times change most of us keep our remedies in our house...lol Any way it's great stuff and works for all kinds of things.
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• United States
30 Dec 06
LOL....so true though. It is funny how differently we think about things these days.
@cjbart (20)
• United States
30 Dec 06
Bag Balm has been the number one selling all- purpose human and animal skin conditioner in our Northern California area for years. As you mnetioned it was primarily used by dairyman to softenthe cow's udders prior to milking. Everyone should try some and it is economical
• United States
30 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. A big tin of it lasts forever.