Herbal home Remedies For Abrasions

What is Abrasions?

Abrasions is superficial damage to the skin which is caused by scrape or a "brush burn". It is also known as "cabinet friction" because it is occur due to the sliding action in a coin cabinet. It is not so serious because these are the normal cut and scratches on the skin and therefore it can be treated at home only. Blood may discharge at the time of injury.

Causes of Abrasions

• it is mostly occur due to the 'glancing' impact across the surface of the skin.
• exposed skin comes into moving contact with a rough surface.
• abrasive contact with textiles or carpet

Herbal home remedy for the treatment and cure of abrasions

• Simple home remedy for abrasions - Aloe is soothing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It helps in healing all kinds of wounds including abrasions. Use the pure gel for topical application.
• Take a few drops of lavender oil and apply on the abrasions.
• Garlic oil will help reduce infection and inflammation. Put some on a band-aid and place on the abrasion.
• Traditional cures of anemia include dandelion tea and nettle tea which is rich in iron and is often sweetened with honey. An infusion of herbs could be taken also as an alternative. These herbs include alfalfa, dandelion root, rose-hip, centaury, yellow dock and watercress. Yellow dock is very rich in iron. This is popular herbal home remedies for abrasions.
• The significant home remedies for abrasion is to apply lavender oil on the affected area as it heals abrasions instantly.
  

Natural home remedy for abrasions using marigold flowers

Other common remedies for abrasions were crushed marigold flowers that are then applied externally; crushed Parsley leaves; crushed fresh plantain leaves; onion juice that is applied externally; dock leaves, applied either directly or as a lotion; tea made from sage applied externally; bruised geranium leaves; and pounded root or leaves of comfrey made into a poultice. While bathing, witch hazel and lavender made into compresses or poultices were used. Yarrow, meadowsweet and elderflowers were also utilized. Later on, iodine was used on abrasions and cuts more frequently. This is beneficial for the treatment of abrasions.