Turmeric Home Remedies for Minor Injuries and Skin Ailments
Turmeric's anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, and pain-relieving properties explain why these home remedies can help treat minor injuries. (ix.14, 17, 61, 94, 97, 105, 106)
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Blunt Force |
Remedy 1: (ix.124) Mix together and apply to injured area with pressure:
Remedy 2: (ix.124) Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric and a pinch of saffron to warm milk and drink. (ix.124) |
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Boils |
Remedy 1: (ix.124) To get rid of painful, pus-filled boils try the following remedy:
Mix ½ teaspoon of mixture to warm water and drink 2-3 times a day until boil is gone. Remedy 2: (ix.124) Mix and apply topically to boil:
Remedy 3: (ix.124) Mix and apply topically to boil:
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Burns (mild) |
After applying cold water, mix and apply the following topically: (ix.124)
Herbalists also suggest the mixing a teaspoon each of aloe and turmeric for a topical burn gel. (ix.124) |
Soothes burning sensation. (ix.124) |
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Canker Sores |
Mix into a paste: (ix.124)
Rub onto sore. (ix.124) |
Although it may cause a slight burning sensation when first applied, the turmeric paste will help the canker sore heal faster. (ix.124) |
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Corns |
Mix turmeric powder and honey and apply to corns. (ix.125) |
Softens hardened skin. (ix.124) |
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Cuts |
Although turmeric has anticoagulant properties, Ayurveda medical experts recommend mixing aloe gel and turmeric powder and applying it topically to cuts. (ix.124) |
Stops bleeding. (ix.124) |
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Rashes |
Make a paste with the following and apply to rash: (ix.124)
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Chicken Pox Rash |
First, lightly toast some uncooked rice in a pan without oil, and then soak in water. (ix.127) Add to the rice: (ix.127)
Once the mixture becomes soft and pasty, apply to itchy chicken pox spots. (ix.127) |
Healing symptom relief. (ix.127) |
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Swollen toes |
Mix equal parts of turmeric and red sandalwood powders with water to make a paste and apply to swollen toes. Avoid getting paste into the eye because it can cause irritation. (ix.124) |
Reduces inflammation. (ix.124) |
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Sprains |
Make a paste of ground turmeric, lime, and salt and apply to sprained area. (ix.126) |
Reduces inflammation and relieves swelling. (ix.126) |
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