How to Heal Sores on the Skin With Herbs

Skin sores are open lesions or breaks in your skin which are easily susceptible to an infection. There are many diseases and conditions that can cause skin sores. Some of the most common include eczema, insect bites and scrapes. If left untreated and exposed, sores can become infected and lead to other complications. By employing all the herbal remedies below you can safely and effectively heal your skin sores.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Turmeric powder
• Tea tree oil
• Aloe vera gel
• Birch leaves
• Chamomile flowers

1. Apply turmeric powder and olive oil paste to the affected areas once a day. Turmeric includes two potent compounds, COX-2 and LOX, that reduce inflammation and help prevent infections. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, which can help your skin recover faster. In a small, clean bowl, add 12 tablespoons of turmeric powder to 10 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir until the mixture turns into a paste. Massage the paste into the scars and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash and pat dry afterward.

2. Apply tea tree oil to your skin sores. Terpinen-4-ol, the potent, active ingredient of tea tree oil, is a natural antibiotic that prevents skin infections and reduces the inflammation, redness and itchiness. Generously apply the oil to the sores and gently massage into the skin. Leave the oil on your skin overnight and wash off in the morning.

3. Apply aloe vera gel to the affected areas and leave on your skin for thirty minutes. The aloe vera plant includes more than a hundred potent healing substances that can reduce inflammation and itchiness. Aloe vera can soothe and nourish your skin, speeding up healing time.

4. Apply birch leaves to skin sores once a day. The leaves of the birch tree act as an antiseptic for skin sores. They can also relieve inflammation and strengthen the affected skin so it can heal faster. Wash two cups of birch leaves and place in a blender with one cup of water. Blend until mixture turns pasty. Gently massage the birch leaf paste to your skin sores and leave on your skin for 30 minutes. Carefully wash the mixture and pat dry with a clean cloth.

5. Apply chamomile flowers on your skin sores once a day. Terpene bisanolol, the active ingredient of the chamomile flower, reduces the redness, swelling and pain associated with skin ulcers. Add two cups of chamomile flowers, including stems and leaves, and one cup of milk to a blender. Blend the mixture until pasty. Carefully massage the mixture onto the affected area and leave on the skin for 30 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• The above natural ingredients can be purchased at health food stores.
• Consult your physician before embarking on herbal self remedies for skin disorders.

References

• Home Remedies for Sores
• Birch Leaves for Sores

Resources

• University of Maryland Medical Center: Bed Sores

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