Hello all,

Becky said: "Is this (tincture of benzoine) used only in
Australia?  How does it work?  And for what kinds of sore nipples?  Do all
you Australians feel like it's okay to use or is it controversial? I have
never heard of anyone using it where I am."

Anectdotally - I am one of those people who used tincture of benzoin on my
cracked nipples 8 1/2 years ago. It felt nice going on, like it was sealing
the crack in the nipple, but scrubbing it off each feeding ruined any good
it may have done. The hospital no longer recommends or uses tiincture of
benzoine for this reason, among others.

Joan
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