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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
5 Essential Oils for Cuts and Abrasions
When you have cuts and abrasions, not only do you have to deal with the pain but open wounds are at risk of infection. A great way to help prevent infections and encourage quick healing is with a topical application of essential oils. Essential oils offer a variety of healing properties that can ensure your cuts and abrasions are treated fast and effectively. Here’s how to use essential oils for treating wounds:
How to Topically Apply Essential Oils to Wounds
Before administering any at home treatment, make sure the wound isn’t so severe that you need stitches or other professional medical help. If you do not require a doctor, you can use a natural home remedy of essential oils to heal cuts and abrasions. Start by cleaning the wounds area with water and a mild soap. You can also apply a little hydrogen peroxide to help remove all the dirt and foreign particles. Then gently dry with a clean towel. Depending on the type of oil you select add 1-2 to drops of the essential oil directly to the wound or add 1-2 drops into a healing carrier base like aloe vera or coconut oil. If possible massage the essential oils into the area gently with a clean towel. Then wrap with a bandage. Make sure to change out the bandage two times a day and reapply the essential oils until fully healed.
Five Essential Oils to Keep in Your First Aid Kit
There are five essential oils that you should keep in any home remedy or first aid kit. The type of wound, whether it’s a cut or abrasion will determine what type of essential oil to use. Here are the five healing essential oils and how to use them:
- Lavender Essential Oil – Lavender is a good for a deep cut or wound. Lavender has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties that will help protect your wound against microbes that can cause infections. Lavender essential oil is also an anti-inflammatory and analgesic which can help reduce the pain from the cut. Lavender oil also helps promote cellular growth and can stimulate faster healing. Another great benefit of using lavender oil to heal deep wounds is that it reduces the appearances of scars.
- Rosemary Essential Oil – Rosemary shares a lot of the same healing properties of lavender and is also great for helping heal deep wounds. Rosemary oil is also great for injuries like road rash where there is also bruising with the abrasion and cuts because it helps reduce muscle pain and promotes healthy circulation. Both rosemary and lavender essential oils can be applied directly to the skin without a carrier oil.
- Myrrh Essential Oil – Myrrh essential oil can help with cuts and abrasion in two ways. The first is it is an antiseptic so it can help clean the area and prevent infection. The second is that it seals the wound to promote healing and block out any microbes that can cause damage. Myrrh is a great essential oil when you have lots of smaller cuts or road rash. It is recommended to use myrrh with a carrier.
- Helichrysum Essential Oil – Helichrysum is also a great essential oil for treating cuts. It is an anti-inflammatory and supports nervous system health which can reduce the pain of the wound. Helichrysum also helps stop bleeding and promotes cell regeneration. Helichrysum is a great essential oil to use in the beginning stages of treating a wound. It is recommended to use helichrysum with a carrier.
- Rose Geranium Essential Oil – Rose geranium essential oil has antibacterial properties and supports your immune system, so it can help ward off infections. It also is a powerful cicatrisant which can help support blood flow right below the skin speeding up the healing process. Like Helichrysum, rose geranium can also help stop blood flow so it is also great to use at the onset of injury. It is recommended to use rose geranium with a carrier.
The Importance of Pure Essential Oils
These five oils are powerful in helping treat cuts and abrasions; however you have to make sure that when you are using essential oils for their healing properties you are using 100% pure oil extracted from the plants. Some essential oils are just perfume oils that use synthetic chemicals and carrier oils in a blend to mimic essential oils. These do not provide any real healing properties and can actually irritate the skin when applied topically. So make sure that when building your essential oil first aid kit you use real essential oils like those found at Organic Aromas. Our oils are made of 100% natural, organic plant sources and provide the full healing benefit for cuts and abrasions. Check out our wide selection of essential oils and experience for yourself the impressive healing powers of essential oils.
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For problems with blood flow circulation and non healing wounds, diabetic neuropathy everybody MUST seek Sir Arnold Takemoto of BioImmune in Scottsdale, Az. I cannot begin to explain how effective his neutraceutical products are to treat even the worst cases of progresses diabetic neuro. Top guy in the world thru clinical outcomes- million miles ahead of the rest period !!!!!!
For problems with blood flow circulation and non healing wounds, diabetic neuropathy everybody MUST seek Sir Arnold Takemoto of BioImmune in Scottsdale, Az. I cannot begin to explain how effective his neutraceutical products are to treat even the worst cases of progresses diabetic neuro. Top guy in the world thru clinical outcomes- million miles ahead of the rest period !!!!!!
Great post! Thanks for sharing.
Great post! Thanks for sharing.
My fiance has a wound in his foot, the heel area that has progressively gotten worse. Not only is there the deep hole into his foot that won’t heal even with antibiotics but now Moving up his leg to about midshin his leg has edema and his skin is red and dry and painful like a sunburn. The hole in his heel side feels differently than the radiating pain above it up to midshin level. To shorten it up he won’t let me tounch it at all. So I can’t try the oils if I must run them on. Would dropping some on it be a way to detour around that? And if so can too much be used? Thanks, hopefully awaiting your response. , Carrie
My fiance has a wound in his foot, the heel area that has progressively gotten worse. Not only is there the deep hole into his foot that won’t heal even with antibiotics but now Moving up his leg to about midshin his leg has edema and his skin is red and dry and painful like a sunburn. The hole in his heel side feels differently than the radiating pain above it up to midshin level. To shorten it up he won’t let me tounch it at all. So I can’t try the oils if I must run them on. Would dropping some on it be a way to detour around that? And if so can too much be used? Thanks, hopefully awaiting your response. , Carrie
I just had a area on my nose basal cell cancer removed what oil can I use to aid with healing and lessen scaring
I just had a area on my nose basal cell cancer removed what oil can I use to aid with healing and lessen scaring
Please add the scientific names when talking about essential oils! The info is kind of useless without it! Other than that, good article! I just wish I knew specifically what oils you were talking about..
There are too many that go by similar common names
Please add the scientific names when talking about essential oils! The info is kind of useless without it! Other than that, good article! I just wish I knew specifically what oils you were talking about..
There are too many that go by similar common names
i have shingles, what essential oil should I use and how, I assume with a carrier oil. thanks for the help
Maxine
i have shingles, what essential oil should I use and how, I assume with a carrier oil. thanks for the help
Maxine
Great information. It was very helpful. Levender oil is more effective. Because Lavenders oil has Anti-septic properties and its regenerative abilities. It is great for most skin disorders, along with cuts, scrapes, burns, bumps and bruises.
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Great information. It was very helpful. Levender oil is more effective. Because Lavenders oil has Anti-septic properties and its regenerative abilities. It is great for most skin disorders, along with cuts, scrapes, burns, bumps and bruises.
TagBand USA
Informative article, thank you. I will supplement my supply with the two missing oils; myrrh and helichrysum
Still, treasuring my Radiance nebulizing diffuser.
Informative article, thank you. I will supplement my supply with the two missing oils; myrrh and helichrysum
Still, treasuring my Radiance nebulizing diffuser.
I have never used essentilal oil before. I never knew the health benefits until now.
I have never used essentilal oil before. I never knew the health benefits until now.
I use lavender on cuts and they heal much quicker. Was unaware of a couple of these.
I use lavender on cuts and they heal much quicker. Was unaware of a couple of these.
I appreciate knowing I can add a few drops to a carrier oil. Thanks for teaching me something new!
I appreciate knowing I can add a few drops to a carrier oil. Thanks for teaching me something new!
Love your products!
Love your products!
Thanks for the info. Never would have thought of using EO for cuts.
Thanks for the info. Never would have thought of using EO for cuts.
Great information. Thank you for sharing.
Great information. Thank you for sharing.
Very useful info! Thanks for sharing the wonders of these essential oils!
Very useful info! Thanks for sharing the wonders of these essential oils!
I never thought about EO for cuts, I will have to add them to the first aid kit
I never thought about EO for cuts, I will have to add them to the first aid kit
Thank you for the info. I’m loving these essential oils!!
Thank you for the info. I’m loving these essential oils!!
Great information. I was unfamiliar with Helichrysum and its uses before now.
Great information. I was unfamiliar with Helichrysum and its uses before now.
I love lavender. It has so many uses for this oil. Thanks for all the info.
I love lavender. It has so many uses for this oil. Thanks for all the info.
I have great result with lavender. I would like to have one day helicrysum.
I have great result with lavender. I would like to have one day helicrysum.
This was a very helpful and informative article.
This was a very helpful and informative article.
Glad to add to my knowledge base. I use tea tree oil in brushing my teeth for gum health.
Glad to add to my knowledge base. I use tea tree oil in brushing my teeth for gum health.
Such great information. Thank you for sharing.
Such great information. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the informative article!
Thank you for the informative article!
I didn’t know anything about Helichrysum oil. Thanks for all of the info about the oils and abrasions. But I think I might try mixing some Helichrysum oil with the coconut oil I already use as a moisturizer to see what effects the skin regeneration properties might have. Thanks!
I didn’t know anything about Helichrysum oil. Thanks for all of the info about the oils and abrasions. But I think I might try mixing some Helichrysum oil with the coconut oil I already use as a moisturizer to see what effects the skin regeneration properties might have. Thanks!
Thanks for the info. I knew I could use essential oils for wounds but I have a hard time remember which ones so thanks for the reminder.
Thanks for the info. I knew I could use essential oils for wounds but I have a hard time remember which ones so thanks for the reminder.
I have had amazing results using lavender and helichrysum on wounds and burns. Lavender completely healed a scalding burn with repeat application and helichrysum is amazing in its ability to promote new tissue without scarring.
I have had amazing results using lavender and helichrysum on wounds and burns. Lavender completely healed a scalding burn with repeat application and helichrysum is amazing in its ability to promote new tissue without scarring.
Thanks for the information i never knew that you could use the oils for that purpose.
Thanks for the information i never knew that you could use the oils for that purpose.
The use of essential oils has diminished with modern medicine. Centuries ago the uses were more common.
The use of essential oils has diminished with modern medicine. Centuries ago the uses were more common.
Good information. I will try these suggestions.
Good information. I will try these suggestions.
Great info. Thanks!
Great info. Thanks!
Can never have to many resources in my first aid kit.
Can never have to many resources in my first aid kit.
I was wondering what Myrrh was good for – thank you!
I was wondering what Myrrh was good for – thank you!
I really like Raindrop Nebulizing Diffuser and it would be nice to use in my home. I heard that is very good. Anyway, you have great essential oils!
I really like Raindrop Nebulizing Diffuser and it would be nice to use in my home. I heard that is very good. Anyway, you have great essential oils!
Ill stick with neosporin, thanks.
Ill stick with neosporin, thanks.
Thanks for the information, Lavender is so good for so many things.
Thanks for the information, Lavender is so good for so many things.
As always, thanks for great information. I would use a base oil like coconut, which is also antibacterial.
As always, thanks for great information. I would use a base oil like coconut, which is also antibacterial.
Great information for a woman living with all boys. They cut themselves often! First aid is something I have to deal with all the time and this is great to know for extra benefits outside of the normal kit.
Great information for a woman living with all boys. They cut themselves often! First aid is something I have to deal with all the time and this is great to know for extra benefits outside of the normal kit.
Very informative and useful info, thank you! Easy to remember too since I use lavender and rosemary all the time.
Very informative and useful info, thank you! Easy to remember too since I use lavender and rosemary all the time.
I am just learning about the benefits of oils and their uses.
I am just learning about the benefits of oils and their uses.
This information will come in handy next time one of us accidentally gets cut or scraped up.
This information will come in handy next time one of us accidentally gets cut or scraped up.
Very informative. Lavender and Rosemary are staples for my Nebulizer. I didn’t realize that they would be helpful for minor cuts as well.
Very informative. Lavender and Rosemary are staples for my Nebulizer. I didn’t realize that they would be helpful for minor cuts as well.
Hello, thank you for the great information on using these oils for first aid. I am particularly interested in using Myrrh oil now for some smaller cuts I have and desire healing.