Herbal poultice for bleeding cuts
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The picture doesn't show quite how deep it was, there was a lot of blood and it was pretty sore.
The picture doesn't show quite how deep it was, there was a lot of blood and it was pretty sore. But whatever the cause, when you or your child is cut and there is plenty of blood, it can look a bit overwhelming. Just follow a few steps and you'll find that the right herbs can ease the blood and pain very quickly.
First Aid in this situation is pressure and elevation, and after that was done, I headed outside to pick yarrow and self-heal, which were right beside the door. Of course it was dark & raining, these things tend to happen at the least convenient time 
Yarrow is a fabulous astringent, it stops bleeding and promotes healing.
Self-heal is perfect in a poultice for cuts and wounds. I would have added plantain if it was close by, but the rain and finger kept the dash in the dark a quick one. Calendula is another great healing herb for these situations also.
To make a poultice: mash the herb up (you don't need much) in a mortar and pestle until soft. I
also added some organic kawakawa balm into the mix, because I wanted an oil base rather than a water base - I didn't want the skin on my finger to stay wet for too long overnight.
also added some organic kawakawa balm into the mix, because I wanted an oil base rather than a water base - I didn't want the skin on my finger to stay wet for too long overnight.If you do want more water-based liquid, a few drops of colloidal silver is a great additive, helping fight off unwanted bacteria, even staph.
A steri-strip and then a few layers of bandaid and tape and it was wrapped up for the night. A fresh poultice daily eased the throbbing and helped with healing. Repeat as needed until pain is gone and the cut is well on it's way to being healed.
So it's a pretty simple process and works so well. Of course, if you need serious medical aid, don't hesitate, and use herbs as a backup to support healing.
My finger was tender for a while, being in such a well-used spot on my right hand, but it has healed up perfectly!
Nature has all that we need, and usually right outside the door.
Posted: Wednesday 31 May 2023