10 Top Natural Ways To Heal Minor Wounds

Wounds or cuts are usually the type of injury, in which the skin gets punctured, cut or torn. As well as, it also includes the lacerations, pressure sores, and scrapes, minor burns, incisions, cuts, and puncture wounds. If a minor wound can’t treat at a time, then it may be a chance of getting infected. So, one can heal the minor wounds at home in an efficient manner.

Here Are 10 Top Natural Ways To Heal Minor Wounds:

Proper Cleaning

The best way to clean the minor wound is through the running water. You can use the cold water under the normal temperature and a soap (mild) for washing the wound. Through cleaning, the bacteria, dirt, and debris will be removed, so there will be less pain as well as less chance of infections. After this, dry the wound by using a soft towel, and then apply an antiseptic lotion for the better result.

Turmeric

For healing a minor wound, the best natural antiseptic as well as the antibiotic agent is turmeric. For any wound, either it is bleeding or not, you can directly apply the turmeric powder to it. In addition, to promote the healing you can mix a half tablespoon of turmeric powder with a flaxseed or linseed to make a paste. Apply this paste on the wound or cut two to three times in a day to prevent the infection and reduce the pain.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera leaves are easily available, so for healing the wound, one has to cut open the leaf, extract the gel, and apply that gel on the wound. Wait till the gel gets dry and then clean that part with warm water and make it dry with the help of a soft towel. This helps in reducing the inflammation, pain, and increases the moisture in the skin to heal the wound.

Indian lilac

Indian lilac, commonly known as neem in India, possesses a high content of essential fatty acids that help in building the collagen, promote wound healing, and maintain the skin elasticity. In addition, it also has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to avoid infection to the wound upon application.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has the anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antibacterial, and healing properties. For healing the wound you can apply the oil on the infected area and cover it with a bandage. Follow the procedure 2-3 times a day and change the bandage every time. The wound be healed very soon if the process is continued till a week.

Garlic

Garlic helps to stop bleeding in the case of minor wound. Place a few crushed garlic on the portion of wound, but before doing so clean the wound properly with running or boiled water.

Use Saliva

The wound can happen anytime, hence if a person is not having water or soap, then he or she can apply saliva directly to the minor wound. Saliva works as an antibacterial agent when applied to the wound. You can use water and soap to clean the area after 10 minute.

Coffee

Coffee help to stop bleeding in the case of minor wound. Apply the coffee powder on the wound and let the coffee remain there for 10 minute. This will give instant relief from the pain.

Honey

With the help of honey, one can get relief from the bleeding and pain related to a minor wound. It prevents the bacterial infection to the wound as it contains antibacterial property.

Sugar

Granulated sugar can help in healing the wound, as it has the capability to absorb the water present in the wound. This can be applied to the cut or wound, but ensure that you have to clean the wound in next 15 minutes.