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An abrasion is a small cut or scratch at the upper most layer of your skin. While most small abrasions are harmless, there is always a chance of infection of they are not attended to. However, running off to the nearest pharmacy every time you get a nick doesn’t make sense so here are some useful home remedies to treat abrasions and act as quick first aid:

1. Apply some cayenne pepper to the wound. While this may burn a bit, it will stop any bleeding almost instantly!
2. Applying a little bit of garlic oil is also an effective home remedy that prevents the skin from swelling up.
3. Aloe Vera gel, often taken fresh from the plant, helps to soothe irritation caused by abrasions.
4. Tea tree oil is natural anti-septic and can be used on small cuts to prevent infections.
5. Crush marigold petals and leaves from parsley into a paste and apply them over wounds to heal them faster!
6. Boil some tea leaves and cool the concoction down. Then pour this over a wound to reduce bacterial growth and prevent infections.
7. Turmeric has long been known for its natural healing tendencies. Mix a bit of turmeric powder with boiled water and apply it over the wound. It’s a great natural anti-septic.
8. Make a paste out of the leaves of dock and apply it over cuts and nicks. It helps to speed up the healing process!
9. The oil of clove is a very strong anti-septic too. You can apply this over wounds to kill germs and bacteria and help it heal quicker. Beware though, it just might sting a bit!