Brilliant Green is an obscure yet powerful antiseptic that often sparks curiosity due to its unusual packaging, which is typically labeled in Russian. If you’re interested in its details, you can find more information on Wikipedia, but here’s a basic overview: brilliant green is a dye commonly used in Ukraine and Russia to treat a variety of skin conditions. It effectively kills all gram-negative bacteria, prevents flesh-eating bacteria, and eliminates staph infections.
I first heard about this from David Duncan, a friend who lived in Ukraine for a few years. He shared a story about how his hand was impaled, and the doctor treated the wound with brilliant green. Locally referred to as “green goo,” it’s a dye that works wonders on skin issues. Despite its effectiveness, the main downside is that it stains the skin green, which takes about three to four days to fade.
Brilliant green is widely used in Eastern Europe but isn’t commercially produced by big pharmaceutical companies because it’s too cheap to generate profit. If you’re curious to try it, you may need to ask friends with connections to Russia or Ukraine to find some. Though the staining can be annoying, it’s an incredibly effective and affordable antiseptic.
