Home Remedies for Minor Cuts and Grazes

1. Honey

Honey is a time-honored remedy for minor cuts due to its several skin-friendly enzymes and natural antibacterial properties. It also keeps the affected area moisturized, clean and free from infection to facilitate healing.

• Slather some pure honey on the affected area.
• Bandage it and leave it on for 1 hour.
• Remove the bandage and rinse the area well with water.
• Follow this remedy several times a day for a few days.

2. Garlic

Garlic is an old remedy for healing cuts and grazes due to its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. It will facilitate healing and reduce pain.

garlic for minor cuts and grazes

Plus, it has an antimicrobial compound called allicin that helps prevent infection.

• Crush a few garlic cloves, mix in a little honey, and put it over the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the garlic and clean the area with warm water.
• You can also mix 3 chopped garlic cloves in 1 cup of wine. Let it stand for 2 to 3 hours, then strain. Apply the solution to the well-cleaned cut with a clean cloth.
• Repeat either of these remedies 2 times daily until the skin heals completely.

Note: If garlic causes skin irritation, stop using it.