Home Remedies July, 2014 | Page 25

14 Nosebleeds Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are a common condition of hemorrhage from the nose. The nosebleeds are a result of rupture of small blood vessels in the nostrils. The nosebleeds can appear at any age. The cause for nosebleeds varies: traumas, picking the nose, dry nostrils in winter when the weather is dry cold or in the summer when using air conditioners, hypertension, fights, and more. Home Remedies for Nosebleeds Soak a small cotton ball in the apple cider vinegar and pack it lightly into the nostril. Squeeze nettle leaves, soak a cotton ball and pack lightly into the nostril for 3-5 minutes. Soak a small cotton ball in lemon juice and pack lightly into the nostril for 2-4 minutes. Mix grind cumin and equal amount of apple cider vinegar, soak a cotton ball and pack into the nostril for 1 minute. Boil 10 acorns for 10 minutes, cool and save in the refrigerator. When needed, soak a cotton ball in the liquid and pack into the nostril for 4-5 minutes. 23