what plants can heal scrapes and scratches?

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I have to do this for a school project. I have to interview my grandma but she is on vacation. So can you help me? Thanks!

I know I use Aloe for scrapes
Also, Tea tree oil is a good antiseptic/ natural antibiotic-antifungal
Garlic applied to a deep cut is good (but it stings). It has great antibiotic/antifugal properties too
Witch Hazel is great for scrapes too (very soothing) (although I am not sure where it comes from.. )
Willow bark is chewed (bark isn't ingested, just the 'juice' from it) to deal with any pain and inflammation (it is a natural source of salicylic acid which is found in asprin)

Here are some others:
http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/CutsandScrapes.html

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9 Comments on what plants can heal scrapes and scratches?

  1. Orla C on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 3:55 pm

    2. Aloe vera. It's brilliant for scrapes, scratches and minor burns.
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  2. paulguzie on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 4:20 pm

    3. The alove vera plant can help in the healing of scrapes and scraches and even minor burns.
    References :
    http://www.guzmansgreenhouse.com/aloe-vera.htm

  3. blaiseshimmer on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 4:45 pm

    4. Aloe. You cut a piece of the leaf and use it to wipe across a cut. It has some antiseptic properties.
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  4. luckythirteen on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 5:22 pm

    5. Aloe vera. You break open a piece of the plant and it has a gel in it that is healing. Aloe vera is also very good for burns.
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  5. elementoflife on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 5:53 pm

    6. I know I use Aloe for scrapes
    Also, Tea tree oil is a good antiseptic/ natural antibiotic-antifungal
    Garlic applied to a deep cut is good (but it stings). It has great antibiotic/antifugal properties too
    Witch Hazel is great for scrapes too (very soothing) (although I am not sure where it comes from.. )
    Willow bark is chewed (bark isn't ingested, just the 'juice' from it) to deal with any pain and inflammation (it is a natural source of salicylic acid which is found in asprin)

    Here are some others:
    http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/CutsandScrapes.html

    Cheers
    References :

  6. Lifeline on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 6:01 pm

    7. aloe vera is the most common; garlic helps with body aches–take one piece or a glove at bed time.
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  7. jean weldingchowbaby on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 6:44 pm

    8. the alovera plant is very good at healing try it
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  8. shelly c on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 7:06 pm

    9. Aloe Vera is the "all" miracle plant, been used for centuries,

    Story: got a new dog, itched like crazy !! and I mean crazy !! changed his dog food twice, (about a month apart) and put on a fresh aloe vera on his little tummy that was virtually bleeding,,,,right before my eyes, it disappeared….True story…my neighbour was there with me holding my doggy on his back, and she witnessed it too. Buy one , plant it and use it on ANYTHING,, good luck ! :)
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  9. freekyteena on Mon, 8th Dec 2008 7:17 pm

    10. Aloe Vera of course….it's been used for centuries! It was carried on Columbus's ships as he sailed the open seas….discovering new lands!! It was used as medicine for all sorts of aliments back then…and still today even! I use it on sun burns I get…and my kids cuts and rashes. It really does work. Its an amazing plant!
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