How to Treat Frostbite Naturally
Frostbite occurs in the skin and in the underlying tissue when there is prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. Typically, it occurs in the extremities and is accompanied by pain, numbness to touch, blisters, hardness of the skin and skin discoloration. You can treat this condition with natural, herbal remedies. Read on to learn how to treat frostbite naturally.
Things You'll Need
- Aloe vera
- Tea bags
- Hot water
- Sage
- 1 oz. olive oil
- 1 oz. peppermint oil
- 1 oz. ammonia
- 30c of dietary supplement Agaricus
Instructions
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Apply some aloe vera gel very carefully to the frost bitten area. If using it in plant form, mix 1 cup of fresh sap with warm water. Aloe vera has wonderful healing properties for the skin and decreases the pain.
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Place 10 tea bags into a gallon of hot water and let the tea steep for about 15 minutes. Soak the frostbitten areas in the water once the liquid has been cooled to room temperature. The tea will soothe the skin and help blood to flow to the affected area.
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Mix together 1 oz. each of olive oil, peppermint oil and ammonia. Rub this mixture on the frostbitten area.
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Measure out 1 tsp. of sage into a cup of very hot water and let sit for five minutes. Drink the tea. Sage tea helps improve blood circulation.
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Take 30c of the dietary supplement Agaricus once or twice a day to treat light cases of frostbite. If there is no improvement in the skin after 48 hours, discontinue use and see a doctor.
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Tips & Warnings
Sometimes the victim of frostbite will also suffer from hypothermia. Treat this condition first before treating the frostbite.
If the blood vessels are affected the damage of frostbite will be permanent and it is possible that gangrene will follow causing amputation of the extremity.
Always call a doctor or go to the emergency room after stabilizing the frostbitten condition.
