A great strategy to accelerate the healing of wounds and cuts in the skin is to apply oils, aloe vera gel or compresses of solutions with healing, calming and anti-inflammatory effects that can be made at home, using natural ingredients available in pharmacies, drugstores or stores. of natural products.
1. Mixture of oils
This oil is an excellent option when the wound is superficial and already has a scab, because you should not use this oil if the wound is open, still without scab, to avoid infection, or if you have pus. In this case, it must be treated by a nurse who will be able to clean the wound correctly and the necessary dressing.
Ingredients
- 30 ml of mineral oil, almond or coconut; 1 drop of calendula essential oil; 1 drop of lavender essential oil; 1 drop of rosemary essential oil; 1 drop of chamomile essential oil.
Method of preparation
Add all the ingredients and stir well until a uniform mixture remains. Store in a tightly closed container in a clean, dry cabinet.
To enjoy its benefits, just apply a small amount on a cat or dog scratch or bite, for example, after about 3 days or when the wound is no longer open, taking care to wash the area with running water and soap, and then make circular movements with the product on top and around the cut or wound. The oil can be used until the wound has completely disappeared.
2. Bandage with honey
Honey is a great option for healing skin lesions, because it contains a natural antibiotic that is proven effective against infectious microorganisms.
Ingredients
- Honey; Sterile bandages.
Method of preparation
Clean the wound and then cover with a thin layer of honey and put a bandage on top and then apply honey again. The bandage should be changed about twice a day. See other benefits of honey.
3. Yarrow Compress
The flowery ends of the yarrow stems contain natural healing ingredients that promote blood clotting, mitigate pain and soothe inflammation.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of liquid yarrow extract; 125 mL of warm water; sterile compresses.
Method of preparation
Dilute a teaspoon of yarrow extract in 125 mL of warm water and then soak a compress in this solution and apply to the cut, pressing firmly.
4. Comfrey compress
A good natural remedy for wounds is to apply a comfrey compress to the lesion and leave it on for 30 minutes because this medicinal plant has healing properties that help to regenerate the skin.
Ingredients
- 10 g of comfrey leaves 500 ml of water
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for 5 minutes. Then cover and let it warm. When it is warm, filter and soak a gauze in this tea and apply the compress to the wound. Then cover it with a bandage or put on a band-aid to keep out microorganisms and protect the area.
Another good tip to help in healing wounds is to increase the consumption of foods rich in vitamin C, like strawberries, oranges and pineapples, because they help in the regeneration of the skin. However, it is important to be aware of possible signs of inflammation in the wound. I see how to Identify an inflammation and how to treat it in Inflammation - Know what it is, how to Identify and Cure.
Check also in the following video, the care that must be taken to prevent the skin from becoming blemished:
