Cuts are a part of life. Whether it is from the knife while chopping veggies in the kitchen, the paper cutter, gardening tools or anything else, you can get hurt and cut a part of yourself. Perhaps there is nobody there who has never got a cut. It is difficult not to get a cut since you are never prepared to get a cut.
In case of a deep gash surgery and stitching is the only option. But for minor cuts you need not visit the doctor. There are doctor herbs in your garden and herbal supplement in local drug stores which are sufficient for treating such cuts. Let us discuss some of these herbs.When you are unable to avoid a cut you should get prepared with the remedies. It can be a minor cut or gash, but depending on the intensity of the cut the treatment will vary. This is because a minor cut will not bleed much, but a deep gash will bleed profusely. In case of deep gash the immediate attention should be on stopping the bleeding.
Herbal Remedies For Cuts
Garlic
This household spice is perhaps nature’s best antiseptic and antibiotic herb. But along with this it also has analgesic and wound healing nature. It has been seen that it acts quite like penicillin solution.
To use garlic mash some garlic, dilute it with some honey and apply on the cut. If the cut is a bit bigger then take it in a piece of clean cloth and wrap the cloth around the cut keeping the paste on the cut.
Lavender
Lavender oil has a natural wound healing character. It is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic in nature. It is best to wash the cut area with some lavender oil and then apply some herbal ointment. It also helps relax the affected area.
Calendula
The flower of calendula plant has medicinal values. It is anti-inflammatory and analgesic in nature. It also has a wound healing character.
It can even prevent the cut from aggravating. Calendula cream or ointment is available in the local pharmacies. Use this for healing the cut.
Chamomile
Though chamomile is a herb that is used mainly as a stress buster and relaxant, it can be of good use in treating swelling and prevent infections.
Deep your hand or leg in a infusion of chamomile flower in water for at least half an hour. You will get relief from the cut.
Agrimony
This is a perennial herb that is famous for its wound healing property. It has a high astringent quality, but it is very useful in stopping bleeding from cuts. It can be applied even on children.
Arnica
It is one of the most well known herbs in the world of wounds and cuts. It has been seen that arnica speeds up the healing process of wounds and cuts.
It should be applied immediately after you have got a cut. It helps in bringing the platelets of blood towards the site of injury. This will heal the cut early.
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