On the other hand a gash or deep cut may cause extensive bleeding. Minor surface cuts referred to as abrasions, typically heal within a short period of time.
A gash or an incised wound takes a much longer duration of time to heal. The risk of contracting an infection is significantly higher when a person suffers a major skin cut.
Home Remedies For Cuts
The home remedies to stem bleeding and hasten the healing process of a skin wound, depend on the extent of the skin cut. Home remedies which work wonders for a simple skin cut can prove to be quite ineffective if you are dealing with an incised wound or a gash. Some top home remedies for minor cuts (to stop bleeding and prevent infection) are mentioned below.Apply Pressure
The 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.Soap And Water
To 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.Cayenne Pepper
To 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.
Tea Tree Oil
To 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.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.
Garlic Clove
Peel a clove or two of garlic.
Crush the garlic clove using a mortar and pestle. Apply the garlic
paste on the skin wound. The garlic paste not only stops bleeding, but
it also reduces the pain from a skin cut instantly.
