Natural Remedies for Burns

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First and second degree burns may be treated at home or in a medical clinic.

Third and fourth degree burns are medical emergencies, which need treatment in hospital facilities.

Natural Remedies for Minor Burns

Immerse the affected area in cool water or apply cold compress.

Cover the area with sterile gauze bandage, but avoid putting too much pressure on the burned skin.

Take over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

Do not apply butter, egg whites, or ointment to the burn, which can cause infection.

Do not break blisters because this can increase your risk for infection.

Herbal Remedies

Aloe vera It has compounds that help reduce inflammation and pain and help stimulate skin repair and growth.

Calendula officinalis is used as an ointment.

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is used as a 1% cream to help repair the skin tissue.

Propolis is a resin produced by bees and has been used to treat skin wounds.

Nutritional Remedies for Burns

Eat antioxidant-rich foods.

Avoid eating refined foods.

Avoid trans-fatty acids.

For protein, eat less red meat and more lean meat, cold water fish, soy or beans.

Use healthy oils.

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco.

Drink six to eight glasses of water daily.

Health Supplements for Burns

Daily multivitamins, containing antioxidant vitamins A and B-complex.

Fish oil has omega-3 fatty acids which help reduce inflammation.

Vitamin C helps wound healing by enhancing tissue growth and promoting strength.

Vitamin E promotes healing. It may be used topically after the burn heals and new skin form.

Coenzyme Q10 for antioxidant activity, improves immune function.

L-glutamine supports immunity and gastrointestinal health.

Probiotic supplements containing Lactobacillus protects the gut when taking antibiotics.

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