Nose Bleeding

Home Remedies for Nose Bleeding

Besides from an injury, nosebleeds can be caused by low humidity in your home or office, colds and allergies, low levels of vitamin K, chronic sinusitis, medications (especially aspirin and blood thinners), high altitudes, excessive heat and blowing or picking the nose, and is a possible symptom of hypertension. In younger people, especially, nosebleeds occur when blood vessels at the front of the septum - the cartilage that divides the nose - which are thin and fragile, rupture. Nosebleeds can also occur after trimming nose hairs. The stubs that remain can irritate the lining of the septum especially when washing one's face or applying pressure when blowing the nose.

1.A cold compress is another common remedy to stop a bleeding nose. The cold temperature causes the blood vessels to constrict faster and slows down the blood flow. This will stop the bleeding within a few minutes.
Wrap a few ice cubes in a thin towel.
Sit in an upright position and tilt your head back.
Apply the ice pack across the bridge of your nose for 5 to 10 minutes.
Repeat as needed.

2.Daily consumption of citrus fruit can help eliminate recurring nosebleeds. The bioflavonoids (a class of antioxidants) found in the fruit, seem to help with the prevention. Bioflavonoids help strengthen the blood vessels which makes them less likely to rupture. Take 500 mg of bioflavonoids twice a day if you do not eat several servings of fruit daily.

3.Vitamin C and bioflavonoids help prevent capillary fragility. Take 500 to 1,000 milligrams of each four times daily for two days after a nosebleed. Then take 500 milligrams of each twice a day for at least one month.

4.Limit blood thinners Aspirin, vitamin E, Commanding, heparin, garlic, ginger and ginseng are blood thinners. If you must use blood thinners, inform your doctor about the nosebleeds.

5.Apple Cider Vinegr is very effective in stopping a nosebleed quickly. It protects the body from excessive blood loss and also helps seal up the broken blood vessel wall.
Soak a small cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and place it lightly into the nostril. Leave it in place for at least 10 minutes and the bleeding will stop. You can also use distilled white vinegar in this manner.
Apple cider vinegar can also be used to prevent frequent nosebleeds. Simply mix 2 teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water and drink it 3 times a day.