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Burns

Home remedies

Damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by sun, hot liquids, fire, electricity or chemicals. The degree of severity of most burns is based on the size and depth of the burn. Electrical burns, however, are more difficult to diagnose because they're capable of causing significant injury beneath the skin without showing any signs of damage on the surface. Symptoms range from a feeling of minor discomfort to a life-threatening emergency, depending on the size and depth (degree) of the burn. Sunburn and small scalds can often be treated at home. Deep or widespread burns and chemical or electrical burns need immediate medical care, often at specialised burn units.

Ayurvedic ingredients

Ingredients for Burns

Turmeric

The curcumin found in turmeric can help wounds heal by decreasing inflammation and oxidation. It also lowers the response of your body to cutaneous wounds. This results in your wounds healing more quickly.

Sesame Oil

Sesame oil has a warming effect that, in turn, helps in reducing muscle pain. It also works wonders during winters when the feet are often cold.

Common Recipes:

A paste made of turmeric powder and water, applied locally, provides instant relief to a burn injury as recommended by Indian Ayurveda.

Sesame oil, applied on the affected burnt skin, provides equally good relief.