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Home Remedies for Children's BURNS
- For bums caused by heat, pour cold water over the
affected area immediately. Chemical bums should be
washed with cold running water for at least 5
minutes.
- You can also make a cold compress by adding ice
cubes to a bowl of cold water; put 2 drops of neat
Lavender essence on a clean flannel and wring it out
in the water. This usually prevents blistering.
- Juice from the Aloe Vera plant is renowned for its
ability to treat minor bums. It soothes inflammation,
relieves pain and encourages the regeneration of
new tissue. Apply liberally with cotton wool, dab
onto the bum or wrap a piece of gauze saturated
with aloe juice around the affected area. You could
also apply Aloe Vera gel.
- Lavender essence can be used undiluted (this is the
only instance when an essential oil can be used neat)
to soothe, prevent infection and promote new
tissue growth. It does not sting even when used
neat and the fragrance will help to restore feelings of
calm.
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