Saturday 24 January 2015

Natural Home Remedies For Wounds

Most open wounds are minor and can be treated at home. There are many home remedies for cuts that can help stave away infection and even help the wound to heal faster.


Coconut oil 
Coconut oil has amazing antibacterial and antifungal properties and can even prevent scarring of wounds too!apply coconut oil under a band aid and re-fresh 2-3 times a day.


Aloe Vera
We all know aloe vera can help heal burns. Simply cutting off a stalk of the aloe vera plant and applying it to the wound every couple hours can significantly reduce healing time.


Potatoes
Potatoes also help to heal the wounds. Apply to the affected area, and cover with gauze and then some saran wrap or other material of choice. Leave overnight and remove in the morning. Clean affected area with salty water, cover with clean dressing and continue until healed.

Honey
Honey is a great way to speed up wound healing. Spread some honey on a dressing and apply this to the wound. If the wound is deeper, the wound bed should be filled with honey, then wrapped with a dressing pad.


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