Skin Damage

When the skin is damaged -by a cut, burn, blister, or bruisekeep it clean and use herbs to help prevent infection and to speed healing. Treat a burn at once to prevent further damage. A blister creates a natural cushioned bandage that protects damaged skin and promotes healing. Treat a bruise promptly
to minimize bleeding, reduce soreness, and speed recovery time.
Soap and water
Clean cuts and wounds thoroughly with a mild natural soap and tepid water to remove dirt and bacteria and to reduce the risk of infection.

Honey for wounds
Raw, unprocessed honey contains
a natural antibiotic that has been proven to be effective against infectious organisms. Clean the wound, smooth on a thin layer of honey, and apply a bandage. Reapply the honey and change the bandage twice daily.
Stop bleeding with yarrow
The flowering tops of yarrow contain a number of natural wound-healing ingredients that encourage blood coagulation, ease pain, and relieve inflammation. Open a capsule of powdered yarrow and sprinkle it on to the cut Apply gentle pressure to the cut with a clean cloth until the bleeding stops.

Yarrow compress
You can use liquid yarrow extract
to make a compress to stop the bleeding from a cut. Dilute one teaspoon of yarrow extract in 125ml (4fl oz) of warm water. Soak a clean cloth in the solution, and apply with firm pressure to the wound.

Heal cuts with comfrey
Comfrey is rich in allantoin, which has been proven to speed up the regeneration of cells. After a scab has formed, apply a salve containing comfrey to a cut or wound to encourage healthy skin renewal. Caution: Because comfrey is so effective, it should not be applied to an open cut or wound as it might encourage the skin at the surface to heal prematurely, which could cause an abscess.