*Cayenne pepper can be used on minor scrapes and scratches for quick relief, but never on open wounds
*aloe vera:Break off a leaf and squeeze gel directly onto affected area. Aloe vera seals injury, relieves pain and provides quicker healing. Reapply 3-4 times daily.
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Echinacea has been proven to help heal bacterial infections.
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St. Johns Wort has capabilities to help heal wounds.
*Chamomilla has an overall soothing effect, relieves pain and prevents infections.
*Ledum tends to work best as a homeopathic remedy for cuts and wounds that may become easily infected. This would include puncture type wounds, insect stings, and deep scratches.Ledum works not only to help the body naturally defend itself against infection, but also to relieve the pain associated with these wounds. Additionally, it is helps diminish bruising, any skin discoloration and swelling that results from the injury as well.(source: homeremedycentral)
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Plantain is an old esteemed remedy for wounds. The fresh, bruised leaves are applied on cuts, scratches, stings from poisonous insects, dog bites and snake bites
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Tea tree oil has been used for various skin wounds/infections ., cuts, burns, acne, and fungal infections such as athlete’s foot
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Witch Hazel is a great way to treat cuts, scrapes, and abrasions of any kind. Witch Hazel is a good skin anti-inflammatory agent too!
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Calendula: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and also a great astringent agent… helping to speed along healing.
*Lavender Oil: If you have Lavender oil in your medicine cabinet you can say goodbye to neosporin, rubbing alcohol or anything else you might use. It takes care of it all!
It helps your wounds or burns heal faster and makes you smell great at the same time!
Arnica: As an irritant it is important not to take Arnica internally. The same goes for any open wounds or cuts. For sprains and bruises, an infusion of the Arnica leaves applied externally to the skin can help
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