The mere sight of blood dripping down one’s nose can be a little scary, but fortunately,
nose bleeds or epistaxes (as they are medically known) are easily curable. Nose bleeds are
very common
and children and adults suffer alike from them. Very often they occur
due to the susceptibility of the nose lining which is very delicate and
contains various tiny blood vessels. Whenever these tiny and delicate
blood capillaries get raptured or face any damage, nose bleed
starts.
Nose bleeds may also occur due to severe cold or flu, allergies,
sinusitis, dry winter air or deficiency of vitamin K. the amount of
blood flow may vary with people but please do remember that it is
nothing to panic about. It is just a nosebleed
which can easily cured with home remedies.
Check Out These Top 10 Home Remedies To Stop Nose Bleeding:
1.Sit Straight
First
and foremost, sit up straight and adjust your posture. Keep your head
lifted above your heart and do not make the mistake of lying down.
Sit up straight and tilt your head a little forward.
Don’t tilt your head backwards as it may lead to the blood flowing down
your throat. While you are bent forward, breathe through your mouth.
2.Pinch The Nose
This is the easiest cure for a
nose bleed. By pinching your nose, you apply pressure on the
bleeding
point in the nasal septum which causes the blood flow to stop
instantly. Sit upright with your head bent forward and now using your
index finger and thumb, pinch the soft part of your nose which is
exactly below the bony bridge like thing. Continue pinching for 5-10
minutes while breathing through mouth. Repeat until bleeding stops. Do not lie flat or bend your head backwards while pinching.
3.Apply Ice
Ice is an effective remedy to stop nose bleeds as it
helps in constricting the blood vessels and reducing inflammation of the injured area of the nose. Get some ice cubes from your freezer and crush them. Put this
crushed ice in a towel or plastic bag. Apply this cold compression over the bridge of the nose. Maintain the compression until bleeding stops.
4.Apple Cider Vinegar
Use
apple cider vinegar to your rescue and stop a
bleeding nose immediately. It prevents excessive blood loss and also repairs the raptured blood vessel wall. Place a cotton ball soaked with apple cider vinegar into your nostril. Leave it there for about 20 minutes or until bleeding
stops. Distilled white vinegar can also be used in a similar manner to
stop nose bleed. If you suffer from frequent nose bleeds, you can mix 2
teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with warm water and drink it twice a day.
5.Salt Water
Salt water or saline water is a
natural and effective remedy for stopping a nose bleed immediately. Add
a pinch of salt to a cup of water and spray it one of the nostrils
while blocking the other with the help of your thumb. Repeat with the
other nostril too.
Salt water provides nasal irrigation and helps to get rid of mucus and dust while soothing and moisturizing the nasal passage.
6.Onions
Onions help in blood
clotting and hence are very effective natural remedy against nose
bleeds. Cut an onion into thick slices and
put a slice under your nostril to breathe in the fumes. Bleeding will stop in a few minutes. You could also extract onion juice and put 2-3 drops of it into your nostrils.
7.Cayenne
Cayenne regulates the
pressure of the flow of the blood and also works as a cell stimulant. In
other words, it removes the heavy pressure from raptured area and
allows quick clotting.
To a glass of warm water, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne powder and drink it to get quick relief from nose bleed. If you suffer from frequent nose bleeds, take cayenne
capsules thrice a day.
8.Lemons
The acidic nature of
lemons helps to stop nose bleeds. Squeeze the juice of a lemon and put 2-3 drops of lemon juice in each nostril. The bleeding will stop in a few minutes.
9.Petroleum Jelly
If nosebleed is
caused due to dryness or irritation of sensitive area of the nose, use
petroleum jelly to your rescue. Apply petroleum jelly on the
insides of your nostrils to
combat dryness and keep the nasal passage moist.
10.Steam
Breathing in steam can be
beneficial to stop nose bleeds caused by sinusitis. Steam your nose by
boiling a pot of water and then inhaling the steam while covering your
head with a towel.
Breathe gently while steaming your nose.
