Natural Remedies for Burns

You just want to check the taste of your cooking food in that pot and you forget to use a potholder. Next thing you know, you feel that sharp flash of pain in your hand which becomes a red and angry burn. Your palm is crying for relief.

You will be amazed to know, though that there are many simple household methods that can give that painful burn quick relief – as long as it is not really serious. Below are some tried and tested tips for burn relief:

• Aloe vera. You probably know this already, so it is wise to keep a potted aloe vera in your kitchen in case of emergencies. Cut open a leaf and squeeze the sap on to your burn. But if keeping and tending to a plant is inconvenient for you, take comfort. Aloe vera gel can effectively give relief too. Just spread it gently on the area with the burn. And, do you know that aloe vera not only gives relief, it helps the burn heals faster, too? Aloe vera actually helps new cells form to replace those cells destroyed by the burn. So apply aloe vera two to four times a day to speed up the healing process.
• Milk. Yes, this is not only good for your bones but for your burn, too. But instead of drinking it, you will apply it externally. Just soak the burned area in whole milk for 15 minutes or longer. If the burned area is big and you cannot soak it, dip a washcloth in milk then apply on the burned area for relief. Do this every two to six hours or as needed.
• Lavender oil. This fragrant and relaxing oil is not only good for aromatherapy but for your burn too. Just drop a little lavender oil straight to your burn. You will not only love its relief but its fragrance too. And, like aloe vera, it speeds up the burn’s healing too.
• Water. This is a good first aid or quick relief if you do not have any of the above remedies at the moment. Soak the burn in cold water until you feel relief. Then soak it to water that is a bit warmer but lower than your body temperature. After this, though, apply any of the above remedies.

So just use any of these items that are most likely available in your home and you will feel relief from your burn in no time. Do take note, though, that the above suggestions are only for minor burns.