Burns are a very painful injury and often lead to inflammation, scarring, and even disfigurement of the skin. With the use of the right herbs, oils, and other home remedies, it is possible to prevent long lasting effects of burns and heal scars. However, there are several home remedies that are safe and easy to use to help heal burns and burn scars.
Comfry, Goldenseal, and Vitamin E Paste
The herbs comfrey root and goldenseal root have traditionally been used to promote the healing of skin ailments, fight bacteria, and relieve inflammation. These herbs have soothing and heat clearing qualities, which make them beneficial for burn scar treatment. Mix 1/8-tsp. of comfrey root powder, 1/8-tsp. of goldenseal root powder, with one capsule of Vitamin E to form a paste. Apply this home remedy paste to the scar or burn for treatment several times a day. Do not rinse off for maximum benefit, as the paste will become a scab as it hardens.
Coconut Oil
Oils are readily absorbed by the skin and therefore are beneficial for the treatment of scar burns. Coconut oil has a heat clearing and soothing quality that makes it useful for the treatment of scar burns. Apply 1/4-tsp. of coconut oil directly to the scar. It can also be mixed with an over-the-counter burn scar treatment to increase its effectiveness.
Cilantro Juice
Cilantro juice is beneficial for burns and the treatment of burn scar tissue due to it's cooling nature. To make your own cilantro juice at home, place a handful of fresh cilantro in a blender. Add about 1/3 cup of purified water and mix. Apply some of the juicy pulp directly on the skin. The cilantro juice can also be taken in 2-tsp. increments internally, three times a day to promote healing.
Elderberry Flower Oil
The herbal essential oil of elderberry and elderflower can also be used for the treatment of burn scars. Elder flowers contain Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. According to an animal research study conducted by Michael Dubick and his associates at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Vitamin C may help increase the bodies ability to heal from burn trauma. Combine purified water and up to 10 drops of the elder flower essential oil in a clean cosmetic spray bottle. Let them combine for a couple of hours, shake the bottle, then spray a little bit of the solution on the burn scar. Repeat a couple times a day. Elderberry juice can also be taken internally in 1/2 tsp. increments, three times a day.
Collodial Silver
Colloidal silver was used extensively for wound and burn treatment during the 19th and 20th century before the onset of antibiotics in the medical community. Now, colloidal silver has seen a comeback in the home health care market and is still widely used for the treatment of wounds and burns. Colloidal silver can be sprayed directly on the burn. Or a bandage can be soaked in a solution of colloidal silver and applied to the skin.
References
- "Planetary Herbology"; Dr. Michael Tierra, CA ND; 1992
- "The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies"; Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc; 1999
- "Prescription for Nutritional Healing"; Phyllis A. Balch, CNC; 2000
- Orthomolecular Medicine News: Vitamins Cure Skin Conditions
- Puriest Colloids: Collodial Silver for Burns
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