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Herbal healing is a way of providing a natural way of recuperating from debilitating diseases and symptoms; while there are many effective herbs that can treat serious conditions, their importance in providing a holistic cure to minor bruises, cuts and wounds can’t be simply overlooked. If you are suffering from minor cuts, scratches and wounds, many useful herbs can provide you an effective treatment regimen, that are as good as any other treatments available in western medical system.

Herbal medicines and drugs are a way to cure pain and infection caused due to bruises and wounds. There are several types of herbal drugs that are available with your local herbal specialist; there is a huge range of herbs that are designed to treat bruises and wounds

Here are some of the herbs that are provided by nature:

Aloe Vera: This magnificent herb is also known as nature’s pain reliever and skin rejuvenator. Make a thin paste of raw leaves and apply over the wound or scratches to relieve the pain. Apply as and when necessary to find a natural cure.

Arnica balm: Prepare your own home made balm by mixing equal quantities of arnica extract with natural resin and a bit of coconut oil. Apply the tincture mixture evenly over the wound surface at least two times in a day.

  • Boswellia: A natural pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory agent, Boslwellia can be used to lessen the pain caused due to accidental wounds and scratches.
  • Bromelian: A naturally occurring enzyme, Bromelian is synthesized from pineapple fruit. Consuming this enzyme orally as an internal drug can help you relieve pain and escape infection; 200 mg of this enzyme is known to be the right dosage for any adult.
  • Tincture of Calendula: Calendula has been recognized as a great essential oil that can treat all types of wounds and cuts. The oil from calendula could be used to make salve, creams and balms that can be used to heal wounds and scratches.
  • Cayenne Pepper: It extracts could be used along with a skin cream to heal wounds and cuts. This can help you relieve pains and inflammation caused as a result of muscle and joint exertion and pain.
  • Cats Claw: An herb from South America, Cats Claw can enhance your immune system to make your body strong and virile to face even the most adverse situations. It can quicken the healing process by its anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Ginger: By virtue of its superior anti-inflammatory qualities and with its healing qualities, ginger is a common herb for millions of people both in India and China. Ginger powder and ginger paste could be mixed in a bit of aloe vera extract and applied evenly over the cuts and wounds.

A mix of cinnamon, peppermint, lilac oil and dragon’s blood: A combination of herbs and their oils, it can effectively counter bacterial infection on the wounds and cuts. Dragon’s blood is a well known Chinese herb that has a tremendous capacity to relieve your body from unbearable pain and acute inflammation.

If you have a wound and bruise of any type, it is recommended that you use one of those fine herbs to get a healing effect devoid of any adverse side effects. But of course, see a specialist first.