Cuts and scrapes are a part of life. As children, we probably always had at least one boo-boo with a band-aid and mercurochrome stain. There are several natural remedies to soothe the stinging burn of cuts and scrapes without causing more pain like that horrible mercurochrome did! Adults and children alike tend to be pretty rough on our bodies, and cuts and scrapes happen way more often than we’d like.
When you or your children get cuts and scrapes, you want to care for it properly. This affects whether or not you get scars, and also can help soothe pain or discomfort you might have from the injury. If you don’t want to use over the counter, store-boughtt chemicals for treating those cuts and scrapes, you’re going to want to find a more natural alternative. The good news is, there are options available. You just need to know what they are.
Let’s take a look.

Coconut Oil
coconut oil is a wonderful moisturizing product that will help take away the “ouch” from your cuts and scrapes.
Honey
Honey provides antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and works great under a bandage to keep the cut or scrape moisturized and clean.
Turmeric
Turmeric may help to stop bleeding while also acting as a natural antiseptic.
Garlic
Fresh, crushed garlic clove may relieve pain and stop bleeding, even if it does smell. Apply the garlic and wrap the wound for 20 minutes before rinsing and applying coconut oil for protection and healing.
These home remedies are great to have on hand to help with everything from road rash after a bicycle accident to a paper cut!
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I did not know this about some but this is so handy. I am glad to have found your blog and hope to read more soon.
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Thanks so much for visiting. I hope you find something useful. 🙂
great tips! I knew turmeric was good for pain but did not realize it helped stop bleeding. Thanks for sharing – and for linking up this week at our Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop 🙂
Turmeric is great for so many things. Thanks so much for visiting, Linda. 🙂
Great tips all around! Turmeric is showing up everywhere these days! We do the golden milk thing, but stopping bleeding is good! #brillblogposts xo
Turmeric is awesome. Thanks so much for visiting. 🙂
Big natural advocate (although always a place for traditional medicine too) and love this list. Thank you!
I totally agree! I’m a big advocate for Integrative Medicine. 🙂
Great suggestions! My Grandfather went to a wound clinic for a wound that wouldn’t heal and there secret weapon was honey! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
That is awesome to know, Sherry!
Didn’t know about garlic. Good to learn about so many natural remedies
Yes, there are some great home remedies out there. Thanks so much for visiting.