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Five Steps to End Dry Skin

For skin to feel soft and supple it must be fully hydrated. To help protect the outer layer of skin from losing water, the skinò€™s sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum. Sebum is made up of fatty acids, sugars, waxes and other natural chemicals that form a protective barrier against water evaporation.


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Cure for Abrasions

Abrasions are very common sports injuries that are usually caused by a fall on a hard surface. As the athlete falls or slides on the ground, friction causes layers of skin to rub off. The skin is composed of an outer layer (the epidermis) which provides protection, and a deep inner layer (the dermis), which provides the firmness and flexibility of the skin. Abrasions typically refer to an injury that removes these layers of skin.

Causes of Abrasion:

Abrasions are caused by slight scraping, cutting or rubbing of the skin, resulting in it being grazed or broken. Cinnamon was traditionally used as a natural antiseptic and clove oil was used to disinfect the wound. Honey was spread on the wound also as an antiseptic and helped to speed up the healing process. Tea was also used externally to check bleeding and to fight against bacteria.

Symptoms of Abrasion:

The main symptom is sometimes painful exposure of tissue and nerve endings caused by the accidental removal of superficial layers of skin. Abrasions don"t usually cause excessive bleeding, but sometimes slight bleeding can occur.

Abrasions Treatment:

1] Apply Aloe Vera gel on the affected part, as it acts as a soothing home remedy for Skin Abrasion.

2]  LAVENDER OIL applied to a clean cut or abrasion works as a painkiller and expedites the healing process.

3] Clean the area with a herbal antiseptic to prevent infection and aid in healing. You can use 4-5 drops of tincture of any of the following herbs in a little warm water or a decoction or an infusion of the herb.

ð€×    golden seal

ð€×    calendula

ð€×    St John"s wort

ð€×    myrrh

ð€×    witch hazel

4] The following, used as ointments, are suitable for minor cuts and abrasions:

ð€×    St John"s wort

ð€×    calendula

ð€×    comfrey

Other common remedies were crushed marigold flowers that are then applied externally; crushed Parsley leaves; crushed fresh plantain leaves; onion juice that is applied externally; dock leaves, applied either directly or as a lotion; tea made from sage applied externally; bruised geranium leaves; and pounded root or leaves of comfrey made into a poultice. While bathing, witch hazel and lavender made into compresses or poultices were used. Yarrow, meadowsweet and elderflowers were also utilized. Later on, iodine was used on abrasions and cuts more frequently.

Herbs have many healing and medicinal properties. Explore the many uses of the herbs, how to prepare and use them. They can easily be used for the treatment of many minor conditions such as minor skin cuts and abrasions. They can also be used for more serious problems and illnesses but before undertaking this you need to develop your understanding about the nature of herbs, their uses and their safety issues. The best approach to illnesses is to use herbs as a part of a wholistic treatment program.

 

Read About Home Remedies also Read about Home Remedies for Acidity and Home Remedies for Abrasions






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