Huangmi (glutinous millet) paired with sesame oil—no need to worry about burns or scalds!

Warm-hearted netizen (Username: Starry Wish ☆ QQ: 1481582513): Hello, Teacher Hu. In our northeastern region, there is a type of grain called "da huang mi" (glutinous millet), which is sticky. It comes in two varieties, distinguished by their husks: one with black husks and the other with yellow husks. The black-husked variety is preferred, and it’s even better if it’s processed and husked. When my daughter suffered a burn, we used the husked version because it was just harvested in the countryside and hadn’t been processed yet. We roasted the millet on a tile over a fire until it turned charred, then mixed the charred millet with sesame oil and applied it to the burned skin. Once the mixture dried, we reapplied a bit of sesame oil to the affected area. This method prevented inflammation, and within a few days, the burn dried up and healed. This folk remedy is truly effective, and many people in our area are familiar with it. Contributor: Teacher Zhuang Hua.