Wounds are bound to happen. For wounds that are minor to moderate, you may be able to take care of them at home, while promoting healing. The common products below can help to clean the area, stop bleeding, and help repair damage:
Turmeric:
To make a healing paste with turmeric:
Mix 1-2 teaspoons of ground turmeric (depending on how large the wound is) with enough water to make a thick paste (generally about half the amount of turmeric you use). You can also mix turmeric with coconut oil instead of water for your paste for more healing and anti-bacterial benefits, or apply it as a face cream/mask to reduce acne, redness, or scars.
Be sure to wash your hands and then apply the paste gently on the wound. (It should be pasty, so don’t expect it to look like a cream.)
Once you’ve covered the infected area, place your bandage of choice over the wound.
Let it sit for at least 12 hours, or up to 24.
Do this for three days.
Why this works:
Turmeric not only relieves inflammation to help with pain but also aids in healing in many ways. First, it’s a natural anti-bacterial food, so it will help fight bacteria that are found on the skin when you have a wound and prevent bacteria from entering the body via the wound opening. Turmeric also helps clot the blood, so it will prevent the wound from bleeding further. Last, it helps the wound heal and treats the skin, so there will be little to no scarring and the skin will stay protected.
Teabag for Bleeding
Many people drink tea, making it a very common household item. Tea contains tannins. Tannins are astringent compounds in tea (especially green tea) that may help to clot the blood and draw tissues together.
A 2014 research showed that patients who apply a bandage of green tea concentrates on their bleeding gums or tooth reports less bleeding.
Herbal teas won’t work because they won’t contain the tannins necessary for blood clotting. Decaffeinated tea will not work either.
You will need unused, green or black tea bags.
Press the tea bag firmly against the wound and hold until the bleeding stops. Try to elevate the area above the heart if possible.
Try to elevate the wound above the heart. Gravitational flow pulls everything downwards; similar happens with the blood flow since if you get cut on your hands and hold it above your head, the hand will look pale. On the other side, lowering your head can lead to the blood traveling downwards. In the nutshell with the slow blood flow the chances of bleeding can be prevented with direct pressure.
Ice treatment
In case of a cut in your mouth, or a swelling- applying ice to the affected area might help. Ice helps in reducing swelling. A study conducted by University of Michigan, who found out that bleeding time is longer if your body temperature is high. Hence, if you use near the wound, the ice would cool down the temperature near it. Therefore, It is advisable to apply ice wrapped in a thin cloth or gauze.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel has an astringent nature that helps in stopping the bleeding in small cuts and nicks. Astringents tends to tighten the skin by holding it together, further helping to promote blood clots and reducing blood supply.
The combination of zinc lozenge and vitamin C powder helps to stop excessive bleeding while facilitating blood coagulation.
In the case of tooth removal, this is extremely beneficial. A study showed that you sprinkle buffered vitamin C powder onto a gauze and apply it to your tooth socket for bleeding. Slowing the bleeding would help.
Petroleum Jelly
Various cosmetics, like Vaseline products and lip balms, contain petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly contains a compelling blend of waxes and oils that helps in protecting the skin. It can halt bleeding from small cuts. Martial arts and boxing experts often use petroleum jelly to treat their wounds.
Use styptic pencil
These are waxy pencils, which were originally made for razor burns and shaving nicks, but they can also work great on any small cuts. You have to gently rub the pencil on your wound to allow the astringent minerals to settle on the surface. During the process, your skin may sting a little, but after some time, the bleeding will go away, as well as the pain.
Corn starch
You can sprinkle a bit of cornstarch to stop bleeding from your wound. When you sprinkle the cornstarch, make sure you let it stay on your wound for some time. Do not run on it or it would give rise to further abrasions. You may gently press the cornstarch onto your cut to accelerate the process. Make sure that after the bleeding has stopped, you rinse your wound under running water
Honey for Cleansing and Treating Wounds
Arguably one of the most useful household items, honey offers a variety of benefits. The best
honey to have in your home is raw honey. Avoid honey that has been pasteurized, as the
medicinal benefits are lost through this process. Honey is packed with antimicrobial compounds
that help heal a wound by preventing bacteria from growing. Honey also has a slightly acidic
pH, so this aids in blood clotting, as well as encouraging blood to release oxygen for healing.
The sugar content in honey helps draw water from the wound to keep it from swelling.
To apply honey to a wound, simply spread a little on gauze and place the gauze on the wound.
Place a clean, dry dressing over that dressing and make sure to replace the dressing when the
drainage from the wound has saturated it.
Garlic to Cleanse and Prevent Infection
Garlic is nature’s antibiotic, helping to kill bacteria
and prevent infection from setting in. Because garlic
can be bothersome to the skin if it is left on too long, it
is important to only leave the garlic on the skin for up
to 25 minutes. Crush one to three cloves well and
apply them to the skin, holding them in place. Make
sure that before you apply garlic, you have washed the
area thoroughly.
Potato Poultice for Inflammation
Potatoes have been used on wounds to help draw out infection and help reduce inflammation in a
wound. They can even be sliced and placed over a splinter for several hours (covered with a
bandage) to draw it out. For other wounds, make a poultice with shredded potatoes and apply
this directly to the wound for up to four hours. Make sure you cover the area with a cloth. After
removing, rinse the area with salt water and apply more if desired. It is okay to leave the
poultice on overnight while you are sleeping. Repeat the poultice application and salt water
rinsing until the wound has healed.
Aloe Vera for Speeding up Healing
This familiar household plant has many uses, especially when it comes to healing wounds. The
inner gel of the plant is powerful and can help reduce inflammation, soothe, and repair tissue.
Cut a leaf off your Aloe Vera plant and apply the inner juice to a wound (after cleaning it).
Onion for Nosebleeds
For many years, Chinese medicine practitioners have stated that onions help stop nosebleeds.
To utilize an onion to stop a nosebleed, simply grate a little onion and squeeze out the juice into
a small bowl. Next, dip a cotton ball in the juice. It is not necessary to fully saturate the cotton
ball. Finally, place the cotton ball inside the affected nostril, leaving it there for up to four
minutes.
Another option is to slice an onion and hold it directly under the nostril for several minutes. It is
thought that the strong fumes from the onion help to accelerate clotting.
Apple Cider Vinegar for Nosebleeds
Another nosebleed remedy is to use apple cider
vinegar. This common household item is useful for
a large variety of ailments, and nosebleeds are just
one.
You will need to put one tablespoon of apple cider
vinegar in a small bowl and dip a cotton ball in the
liquid.
It is not necessary to saturate the entire
cotton ball.
Place the cotton ball into the affected nostril for up
to ten minutes. It is thought that the acidity of the
vinegar helps to constrict the blood vessels.
Cayenne Pepper for Nosebleeds
Look no further than your spice rack for
many natural remedies! Cayenne pepper is a
common addition to any spice rack and has
many medicinal properties, including the
ability to stimulate blood clotting. To use
cayenne for a nosebleed, simply add a
teaspoon of ground cayenne to a glass of
warm water and stir it well. Drink this
mixture as soon as possible to benefit.