Homemade Remedies to Heal Wounds

When you get injured, the first thing you should do is to clean the area very well using both soap and water. Then, you can apply an antibacterial solution to avoid any further infection from happening. Also, the wound will heal on a much faster pace.

Keep an open mind and be aware of the fact that the antibacterial ointment you are looking for in these situations is not necessarily to be found in your bathroom drawer, but also in your kitchen. Take a look over the next ingredients and prepare yourself to be amazed by their properties.

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  Honey

First, honey is recommended to be applied on a fresh wound because it gives you the feeling of relief. Second, it has antibacterial properties and it is more powerful than any antibiotics you could find in the stores. Make sure you choose the rawest versions, as they are the ones that hold the most efficient enzymes.

• Garlic

The liquid you take when you squeeze it contains an ingredient named allicin and it has antibacterial properties. Apply a crushed garlic on the wound. After 20 minutes, wash the area with water. Do not let it stay there too long, as it might damage the skin tissues, which can impede the healing process.

• Cayenne pepper

Spread some cayenne pepper powder on the wound and the bleeding will stop instantly. Not to mention that this ingredient has the ability to fight off bacteria.

• Turmeric

It is filled with color and health! It is an antimicrobial agent and it also prevents any inflammations from taking place. Just like the previous delicious ingredient that was mentioned, the cayenne pepper, turmeric can easily put a stop to the bleeding as well.

• Potatoes

It is a miracle ingredient, as it can disinfect any wounds. The only condition is to wash well the affected area and then peel of a potato and grate it. Put everything on a piece of cloth and then fold it very tight. Place it on the wound and make sure you replace it every 4 hours. It is a good idea to leave it overnight as well. Fix it with a bandage and secure it tightly.

• Tea tree oil

It is extremely efficient in skin problems such as ringworm or warts. Take a few drops of tea tree oil and put it directly onto the wound. It will prevent any infection from happening and it will help the skin to heal faster.

• Aloe Vera gel

The gel is filled with antiseptic properties, which means that a minor wound can easily he healed. It is also accompanied by vitamin E, which heals the skin extremely fast. You can rip off a leaf and place it directly on the wound.

• Coconut oil

It may taste delicious, but it is also packed up with some really powerful antibacterial properties. If you keep on applying it on a regular basis, it can diminish the scars that would result from the wound, up to the point when it would disappear completely.