Home remedies for Burns

Burns is a serious problem caused primarily due to heat, radiation, or chemicals. Heat is the major cause in all causes of burns. The primary cause due to which burns are considered fatal is that skin looses the ability to fight against germs.

Burns could be categorized into various types. Primarily it is classifieds in terms of area and depth of injury.

In these area of burn is the major cause of concern. According to areas of burn, one could say if it is likely to suffer shock. If burn covers more then 9% of the body skin area then the patient needs immediate medical attention or to say hospitalization.

Signs and symptoms of burns

The symptoms of burns could be summed up in two parts. Minor and severe burns. Minor burns are painful and cause reddening and blistering of the skin while severe burns are painless causes white or charred area.

Home remedies for Burns

Home remedies for Burns should not be carried out on severe burns and medical attention are immediately required. The affected areas in minor burns should be placed under steady flow of water, colder the better. Carry on with this for 10 minutes or till pain is there. Blisters could appear which should not be touched. Lets have a look at some of the Home remedies for Burns:

1. Pulp or juice of Aloe Vera should be applied on the affected part twice a day
2. Prepare an ointment out of egg white, gum powder of Babul and Coconut oil and apply it over the burns.
3. Turmeric powder (pure) with honey could also be applied on the affected part for fast relief.
4. Prepare an ointment out of ash of dry coconut and coconut oil and apply it on the affected parts.