Home Remedies July, 2014 | Page 37

22 Cuts and Bruises Bruises, cuts, and wounds are injuries to the body and a break in the integrity of the skin. They can be caused by a hit or surgical incision. A bruise or a wound is a traumatic injury to the soft tissues of the skin. It appears as reddish-purple discoloration of the skin texture. Home Remedies for Cuts and Bruises Sprinkle sugar on the open cut and bandage. Apply tea bags on the cut to stop the bleeding. Apply lemon on cuts to stop the bleeding. Apply some lavender oil on the bruise. Apply a slice of bread on the cut to stop the bleeding. Apply some marjoram oil on the bruise. Apply some turmeric on the cut to stop the bleeding. Apply some grind black coffee on the cut and bandage. Herbal remedy for cuts: Chop salvia leaves put on a bandage and apply on the cut. 35