Treating wounds

Obviously you need to use common sense measures with wounds – if it is a deep wound, or contains a foreign body then seek medical help.

You can use the diluted lotions or creams to clean the wound, wash out any small debris, slow bleeding, act as a natural antiseptic and promote healing.  If you are using a dressing to cover a wound, then you can use the diluted lotion or cream to dampen the dressing before applying.

There are a number of creams and lotions which can be used to promote healing:

• Calendula - see the blog written by Elaine on this
• Hypericum – can be a lotion (tincture) which must be diluted. It can be used to heal wounds where nerves have also been injured.
• Hypercal (a combination of Hypercium and Calendula). This can be found as a cream or lotion (which must be diluted).
• Ledum – usually found as a lotion (tincture) which must be diliuted. It can be used to treat puncture wounds.
• Graphites – usually found as a cream and can be used to treat thickened skin

However, please never use Arnica cream on broken skin – even if it is bruised. Use Arnica 30/200c tablets to address the bruising. Choose a different cream for healing the wound.

You can also use homeopathic remedies to support healing.  Remember to use Arnica if there is shock and Hypericum if the wound has nerve involvement and Ledum for puncture wounds. If the wound becomes red, swollen and painful then take Hepar Sulph.