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a head or if it is extremely sensitive to the touch.
Silicafor boils that erupt after injury with a foreign body, such as a splinter.
Myristicafor a stubborn boil that won't open and drain.
Calcarea sulphurica for a boil that isn't healing; give when the boil begins to drain.

 

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Herbal Medicine
Echinacea and goldenseal combinationstimulates the immune system to clear infections. Echinacea boosts antiviral response for the first seven to ten days. Goldenseal is antiseptic and antibacterial and heals skin and mucus membranes.
Goldensealopen a capsule, mix contents with a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply topically and cover with a bandage.
Gingersoak a compress in ginger tea and apply to draw the boil to a head.
Usnea mosseffective against staphylococcus infection. Make a strong tea and use it to make a compress.
Herbal combination ointmentSuper Salve, which contains chaparral, echinacea, hops, and usnea, is an excellent remedy.
Supplements
Beta-caroteneconverted in the body to vitamin A, helps heal skin tissue.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoidsanti-inflammatory, boosts immune response, helps restore cell-wall integrity.
Zincaids in wound healing.
Burns
Aromatherapy
Lavenderapply ice cold water for at least 10 minutes, then 2 drops neat (undiluted) lavender directly on the burn. Put 5 drops lavender on a dry, cold compress and cover the area.
Homeopathy
Calendulafor first-degree burns. Apply gel, spray, or diluted tincture.
Urtica urens for first-degree burns. Take pill orally and/or apply gel or ointment topically.
Hypericumfor second-degree burns. Apply gel, spray, or diluted tincture externally; take internally if burns are on hands or feet, or if there are shooting pains.

 

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Kali muriaticum to prevent blistering. Crush a tablet in a little distilled water and apply topically.
Belladonnause if the burn remains red and throbbing after initial treatment with a homeopathic remedy and the aromatic oil lavender, or the herbal remedy aloe vera.
Mercurius solubilis use if the burn is becoming infected, and call your physician.
Herbal Medicine
Aloe vera gelapply topically; aloe vera contains numerous compounds that facilitate wound healing, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc. Glycoproteins in aloe vera block inflammatory mediators, thus reducing pain and swelling. Polysaccharides in aloe vera stimulate epidermal growth and repair.
Supplements
Beta-carotenehelps heal skin tissue.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoidsanti-inflammatory, boosts immune response, helps restore cell-wall integrity.
Zincaids in wound healing.
Cuts, Scrapes, and Puncture Wounds
Aromatherapy
Lavendera soothing, healing, yet powerful disinfectant.
Tea treea natural disinfectant that is antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal.
Combination Cleansing Solutioncleanse cuts and scrapes with a solution of 8 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree oil in a pint of lukewarm water; apply a drop of neat (undiluted) lavender to a bandage and cover the wound. If there is swelling, elevate the wounded area, dip a compress in ice water, wring it out, apply a drop of lavender to the compress, and place it on the wound.

 

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Homeopathy
Calendulaapplied topically, calendula ointment is the primary remedy for shallow cuts and scrapes. Once deeper cuts have begun to heal, calendula will speed up skin closure and healing.
Hypericumhomeopathic goldenseal, hypericum, applied topically, is the remedy of choice for deeper cuts; the pill form can be taken internally if the injury is causing sharp or shooting pains.
Arnicataken internally, arnica helps with shock and reduces pain and swelling.
Ledumtaken internally, ledum is the primary remedy for puncture wounds and for hematoma (black-and-blue marks).
Traumeel ointmenta combination topical remedy for pain and inflammation associated with bruises.
Herbal Medicine
Aloe vera gelaloe vera contains numerous compounds that facilitate wound healing, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc. Other compounds in aloe