Antiseptic remedies for wounds

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Antiseptic Remedies for Wounds

With the approach of summer there is the increased incidence of scraps, scratches and other wounds. There are many different home remedies that will prevent infection and ease the pain of these wounds.

Honeysuckle leaves are a great antiseptic just as the flowers are. If you pull off a flower from the vine, there is usually a watery substance that comes from where the flower was growing to the vine. This can be applied to a cut or scrape and will lend antiseptic qualities. You can also put a handful of honeysuckle leaves in 1 pint of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. You can wash a wound with this to bring on healing or use as a poultice.

Plantain is also a great antiseptic. Bruise some leaves and bind to a wound after you have cleaned it. Leave it on for several hours and no infection will ensue.

If you live in the tropics and have papaya around you can take a slice and bandage it over the wound leaving it on over night. Then eat the rest (I love papaya).

Another good antiseptic and pain reliever is Aloe Vera. Take a leaf and split it placing the inside of the leaf on the wound. Bandage and leave over night.

An infusion of Thyme makes a good antiseptic. This was used during the Civil War and World War I. Take 2 T dried thyme and pour 1 cup boiling water over it. Steep for 15 minutes covered and strain. Cool and use as a wash.

Lavender is another infection fighter. Grind 2 T lavender flowers with 2 T cinnamon. Add to 1 pint of ethyl alcohol. Close and allow this to steep for 2 weeks. Strain and bottle. This will keep for quite some time. Use on scraps, cuts and scratches. This is also good for insect bites.

For a quick fix, squeeze lemon juice (from a lemon) on stings or cuts. This will smart a bit, but it will also stop the bleeding.

As in all wounds, the most important thing is to clean the wound well to prevent infection. If the wound is deep don't waste your time on these remedies, get to an emergency center as soon as possible. This is also true if there is an excessive amount of blood loss. These remedies are only for the everyday scraped knees or elbows and minor cuts.

And don't forget cayenne powder for stopping bleeding.

And Super tonic poured on a wound will clean and disinfect it.

Suzi

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I've had good success using pineapple when I don't

have papaya on hand. I generally have one or the other

most of the time.

Peace, love, laughter

--- Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote:

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