Cuts

Description

Cuts are openings on the skin that create bleeding.

Signs and symptoms

Cuts can be mild or severe. Mild cuts typically require little more than sanitation. A severe cut involves underlying tissues and generally requires more time to recover. In some cases, cuts may require stitches.

Caution: In cases of severe cuts, or cuts that will not stop bleeding, seek medical attention immediately.

Organic Cures

Blossom Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® applied topically.

Herbs: Clean the cut and apply comfrey leaf as an ointment. Do not use comfrey for severe wounds. Use natural Aloe Vera gel with turmeric for minor cuts. . Tea tree essential oil is an effective antibacterial, antiviral, as well as anti-fungal remedy.

Homeopathy: Hepar sulph., Ledum, and Hypericum are useful treatments to speed up the recovery process, as are Arnica and/or Calendula ointment used topically.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the process of applying water, ice, steam and alternating cold and hot temperatures to restore health. Treatments include total body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation, and the application of warm and cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating an array of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a personal-treatment program. Many professionals including naturopathic physicians, physical therapists, and day spas use Hydrotherapy as part of their treatment routines. We suggest trying several at home hydrotherapy remedies. Please seek the advice of an alternative healthcare practitioner prior to undergoing these treatments to ensure they are right for you.

*Purified water is essential in any Hydrotherapy remedy. Remedies involving purifying bath water offer clear instructions.
Dietary Supplementation:

For mild cuts: After cleaning the wound, cover with a mixture of zinc oxide and vitamin E oil. When healing has begun, and signs associated with infection, and inflammation are gone, begin using Aloe Vera to heal the skin.

For severe cuts: Apply pressure until the blood loss stops. Keep the cut covered with a bandage. If stitches are necessary, go immediately to an emergency room.

For slow-healing cuts: Increase your ascorbic acid intake to three to six daily doses. Consider supplementing your diet with arginine, a good amino acid that improves recovery times.

Topical Remedy: Green clay, found in health food stores, very efficiently heals cuts when applied topically. Colloidal silver applied topically can also be very effective with regard to speeding recovery.

Alternative Expert Care

If your symptoms persist despite following the advice listed above, seek the help of a qualified health professional. These professional treatment therapies have proven to be useful for dealing with and reducing the symptoms of cuts: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guided Symbolism, Naturopathic Treatments, and Oxygen Therapy. (See Glossary for explanations of these alternative therapies.)