Top 5 Home Remedies For Minor Cuts

Top 5 Home Remedies For Minor Cuts

The home remedies to stem bleeding and hasten the healing process of a skin wound, depend on the extent of the skin cut. Some top home remedies for minor cuts (to stop bleeding and prevent infection) are mentioned below.

1. Apply Pressure
Apply Pressure On CutsThe first thing you can probably do every time you suffer a simple cut or an abrasion is to apply a certain amount of pressure on the wound.When pressure is applied on a minor skin cut or a wound it stops bleeding almost immediately. Remember not to apply too much pressure on a wound, as doing so will only worsen the pain.


2. Soap And Water
Wash The Wound With SoapTo stem bleeding and to reduce the risk of contracting an infection, wash the wound with soap and water. Place the injured portion directly under running water.Running water stops uncontrolled bleeding and soothes the stinging pain due to a skin wound. Wash the wound with medicated soap, instead of an ordinary bathing bar, to reduce the chances of contracting a skin infection.

3. Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper For Cuts ReliefTo stem bleeding and keep pain levels to the minimum, sprinkle organic cayenne pepper on the skin wound. The natural chemical capsaicin, which is abundantly found in different types of peppers including cayenne pepper, helps to relieve minor pain due to small skin cuts and / or bruises.Capsaicin dulls the nerve endings thereby reducing the speed at which pain impulses are carried to the brain. Certain natural elements present in cayenne pepper also encourage the clotting of blood. This in turn helps to reduce the intensity of bleeding.

4. Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil For Cuts ReliefTo prevent infection and hasten the healing process, apply pure tea tree oil on the cut or wound. The antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of tea tree oil prevent an open wound from turning septic.You can apply a single drop of pure tea tree oil on the wound using an eye dropper. Otherwise you can wash the wound with clean water infused with tea tree oil.

5. Aloe Vera Gel
Minor cuts and scrapes can be healed by applying aloe vera gel. Apply pure aloe vera gel on the wound.The active ingredients present in aloe vera gel helps to reduce pain from a skin wound and stems uncontrolled bleeding. Pure aloe vera gel, extracted from the aloe vera plant reduces secondary swelling as well.