Burn Injury's RemediesSuffering with a burn injury can be very painful and if the burn is not treated right away it can get much worse. This is why it is important to administer treatment to the burned area as quickly as possible. In some cases you may not be near first aid supplies to use traditional types of treatments so you may need to use some type of natural or home remedy to stop the burn from getting any worse.
Some of the most effective burn injury treatment can be done with items found right in your kitchen. One of the most common products used is baking soda. Baking soda has been used for many ailments including burns. To treat a minor burn you would simply take some baking soda and mix in some water until you have a paste then apply directly to the affected area. IT is recommended that you leave the paste on for approximately one hour and then rinse off. You can reapply as needed as this helps to soothe the pain and keep blisters from forming.
Another great burn injury treatment found in your kitchen is a tomato. This works well for minor burns and should also be applied immediately. A tomato is a fruit that contains its own natural anti-inflammatory called lycopene. This helps to reduce the swelling in the burn and draw out the water from the blisters. Simply slice the tomato into pieces then apply them directly to the burned area. Remove after ten minutes and allow the juice to thoroughly dry on the skin and then rinse off. You can do this up to 2 times daily until the pain subsides.
An all natural treatment that can be used is St. John's Wort Oil. You can purchase this oil for a burn wound at a natural foods store. It is recommended to apply the oil at least 3 to 4 times daily to the area damaged by the burn. The main in ingredient in this oil is hypercium. It works well as a natural antibiotic as well as an anti-inflammatory. It works well to heal the burn quickly, reducing the inflammation and healing infection, which also helps to reduce the amount of scarring that might occur. Many burn injuries are treated with the gel from an aloe vera plant. This has been a proven method for treating burns as it helps to produce new cells and it speeds up the healing process. If you have suffered from a burn injury, it is important to treat the area quickly. The longer you wait to treat the burn, the more damage will be done to the skin. The above remedies will work well for minor burns but it is still important to seek the advice of a medical professional in the event of a sever burn. You do not want to run the risk of infection as this can cause substantial scarring and skin damage. Top Go from this Burn Injury's Remedies page to the Burns and Sunburn's page. Sunburn Magazine's Home
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