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Easy Home Remedies To Heal Cuts & Scrapes

When your skin gets a cut, it is your body which gets into action to heal the wound. The body works to limit blood loss by reducing the amount of blood flowing to the wounded area.

Proteins in the blood like fibrin work with platelets to form a protective covering over the cut or scrape to form a scab. After this, the skin regenerates and forms a protective layer which protects the wound from infection.

WAYS TO CURE TONGUE CUTS

To make the healing process a little more faster, here are some of the best home remedies to heal cuts and scrapes faster. These home remedies will also prevent the wound from infections. Take a look at the remedies to heal cuts and scrapes faster:

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

The best of the home remedies to heal cuts and scrapes is aloe vera. The gel is directly rubbed on the wound to help it heal faster.

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric is high in antiseptic properties. Dabbing a certain amount of turmeric powder on the cut or scrape will help prevent infections.

Honey

Honey

Honey is an antibacterial agent which is one of the best home remedies to heal cuts and scrapes. All you need to do is first clean the wound and gently spread a little honey over the cut. It will also reduce the swelling if any.

Lavender

Lavender

Lavender is one of the best home remedies to heal cuts and scrapes. The herb lavender helps to soothe the wounds and get rid of fungal infections.

 Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is a great antibiotic for treating cuts and scrapes. The tree oil is gently rubbed over the wound for fast healing.

Vinegar

Vinegar

Though it will burn like fire, vinegar is one of the best home remedies to heal cuts and scrapes. A drop of vinegar on a cotton wool is gently dabbed on the wound for fast healing.

Sugar

Sugar

One of the best home remedies to heal cuts and scrapes is sugar. It helps to absorb the water present in the wound and keep away infection.

Tea Bag

Tea Bag

Used tea bags is one of the best home remedies to heal a cut. Applying tea bags on the wound also helps to stop the blood flow.

Story first published: Monday, April 28, 2014, 18:18 [IST]
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