it is just my big toe and by the looks of it now, it is just really badly banged up and bruised but bendable so i don't think it is broken. nothing you can do for a broken toe anyhow but let it heal. i was told i may need to get a hole drilled in the nail though to relieve pressure from the swelling under the nail. if the castor oil doesn't work, i will stop at whole foods tomorrow and see if i can try that salve you are talking about. thanks!