Splinter

[Oleanda]

I have a splinter in my finger that I cannot get hold of to pull out. I seem to remember hearing somewhere that there is something you can put on it to draw it out. Is there any truth in this idea?

[Baldric]

http://naturehacks.com/5-ways-to-naturally-remove-splinters/

[Old_Geezer]

I find that if you can not break or cut your way to a point where you can grab it, it can be left and the body will push it out eventually.

[Oleanda]

Thank you Baldric, lots to try there.

[andy-hughes]

Put a plaster over it, that will draw it out in a few days.

[ummmm]

It'll come out by itself. I was with a chippy for many years and he always left them alone.

[bigbanana]

Try a soap and sugar poultice. It's very effective if left in place for the recommended time. Poultices were commonly used years ago for this very purpose. There's nothing to beat it.

http://www.homeherbals.com/soap--sugar-poultice.html

[woofgang]

I agree about the soap and sugar

[hc4361]

I swear by Black Jack, available from most chemists.