These are the effective home remedies for treating minor cuts and grazes
Posted on: 13/Jul/2018 10:17:03 AM
Most of us would be familiar with the minor cuts and grazes that are caused due to sharp knife or glass pieces etc. These minor cuts and grazes are common and must be treated with proper first aid. It is essential to wash the cut with water as this would prevent the infection.
There are few home remedies that are available to treat these minor cuts and grazes in us. These are
Application of apple cider vinegar:
One of the best and highly effective ways to treat minor cuts is by using this apple cider vinegar. In the first step a bowl with water is taken and 2 spoons of apple cider vinegar are added. In the next step a cotton ball is used to clean the affected area well. Getting rid of germs and infection is possible by the acidity of apple cider vinegar.
Aloe vera application:
It is well known that aloe vera is an evergreen perennial plant having many medicinal benefits. In the first step the pulp of the aloe vera is taken from the aloe vera leaf and this pulp is applied on the affected area. It is superb to note that the healing properties of this amazing plant soothe the cut and relief could be achieved.
Cayenne pepper intake:
This cayenne pepper is mostly used for preparing spicy dishes is known. Not many know that it has also got superb for medical purposes. This cayenne pepper could be consumed by us. It must be noted that this cayenne pepper is mixed with water and consumed. The antibacterial plus anti-fungal property of cayenne pepper does superbly in stopping the bleeding etc.
Application of honey:
The antibiotic plus antibacterial property of honey makes it a superb home remedy in treating minor cuts and grazes. The honey is applied with the help of cotton on the cleaned portion and left for some time. Later the portion is washed with water.
Garlic application:
We all know garlic is a fantastic kitchen ingredient and is used to make many dishes. This garlic could also be used effectively to treat minor cuts etc. In the first step juice from 2 or 3 garlic cloves is taken and this juice is applied on the affected portion. Bleeding plus risk of infections would be prevented.
Potatoes application:
Many times the cuts might leave behind scars or marks on us. To avoid this potato juice must be applied on the cuts. By this the marks or scars would be removed.
Turmeric powder or juice application:
There would be some swelling in us due to the cuts or grazes. Turmeric juice or powder could be applied on the affected portion and it would be effective in reducing the swelling.
Application of coconut oil:
Coconut oil provides us many health benefits. When this coconut oil is applied on the cut portion infection would be prevented. The cooling effect of this coconut oil does superbly in the rejuvenation of the skin.
Vitamin C intake is good:
Oranges or lemons are rich in vitamin C is known. Consumption of these would heal the cuts and grazes at faster rates.
