The Fastest Way to Heal A Cut

Unfortunately cuts are part of everyday life. From that inadvertent nick in the kitchen, to an on the job injury, there are many ways to injure yourself that may not require medical attention. Not surprisingly there are many products on the market that are useful in helping cuts to heal faster. However, sometimes simple techniques and common sense can be utilized to hasten the healing of small wounds.

Many of the methods used for helping cuts to heal depend largely on the source and size of the injury. A deep wound should certainly not be taken lightly, nor should you undertake to treat it yourself. Wide cuts are also potentially serious and may require stitches. You should attempt to treat only minor injuries on your own.

Treating Cuts the Natural Way

Before Treatment, any wound should be properly cleaned before you treat it. This removes bacteria from the wound itself and the surrounding area. Warm water with a mild antiseptic should be enough, although some people use soap as well. Once you have cleaned the area you can begin to treat the cut itself.

1/ Aloe Vera

The ancient Egyptians were on to something when they utilized this herb for its medicinal properties. Aloe helps in the development of connective tissue, which speeds up healing. Its anti-microbial properties lessen inflammation which is important in wound care. Aloe congeals quickly and aids in the stopping blood from flowing freely from a cut. For anyone who doesn’t happen to have an aloe vera plant close by, the gel can be bought at various locations including drug stores and health food stores.

2/Myrrh

Myrrh with its anti-microbial properties is great for cleaning cuts and scrapes. The most common recommendation for using myrrh to treat a cut is to mix one teaspoon with about ¼ pint (5 fluid ounces or 145ml) of water. Using a cotton ball, dab the cut with the solution and let it dry. This should be done twice a day until the cut is healed. Not only does myrrh stimulate the production of white blood cells, it is also good for treating wounds that have become mildly infected.

3/ Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil has numerous medical applications making it a must have in any first aid kit. It can be used to treat skin problems such as warts, boils and skin rashes. When it comes to treating cuts, tea tree oil is known for its soothing antiseptic properties, as well as its ability to minimize scarring. It helps wound heal quickly and effectively rid infected wounds of pus. In fact, tea tree oil has been shown to be effective in cases where the injury has become resistant to antibiotics.

As an important note, anyone thinking of buying tea tree oil as a home remedy should be aware of the Cineole and Terpinen-4-ol content. Those with a higher cineole value are thought to be of inferior quality, while higher levels of Terpinen-4-ol indicate a greater ability to fight infection.

Depending on the type and size of the wound it may be necessary to bandage the area. The use of bandages can help sped up the healing process. Make sure to change it regularly to ensure that the injured area remains as free of bacteria as possible.