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Got a cut or scrape?
Essential oils might help!
Some oils can speed up healing and reduce scars. Discover the best essential oils for wounds and how to use them safely.
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Lavender Essential Oil
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Lavender essential oil is renowned for its soothing and healing properties, making it an excellent choice for wound care.
To use, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and gently apply it to the wound twice daily, ideally after cleaning the area.
Lavender helps reduce inflammation and promotes faster healing with its calming scent.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
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Tea tree essential oil is well-known for its powerful antiseptic and antimicrobial properties.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it directly to the wound once or twice a day.
Use it after thoroughly cleaning the wound.
This helps prevent infection while promoting quicker healing.
Frankincense Essential Oil
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Frankincense essential oil supports wound healing through its anti-inflammatory and skin-regenerating properties.
Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply to the wound area twice daily, particularly after showers or before bedtime.
Its soothing effects can help reduce swelling and promote tissue repair.
Helichrysum Essential Oil
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Helichrysum essential oil is especially effective for wound healing due to its anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing abilities.
Mix with a carrier oil and gently apply to the wounded area up to three times daily.
Use it after cleaning the wound and before covering it with a bandage.
This oil aids in reducing scarring and speeding up recovery.
Chamomile Essential Oil
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Chamomile essential oil is great for wound healing because of its gentle anti-inflammatory properties.
Dilute with a carrier oil and dab onto the wound morning and night.
Its calming properties also help to soothe irritated skin and promote faster healing.
It’s particularly good for sensitive skin or wounds around delicate areas.
Geranium Essential Oil
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Geranium essential oil is beneficial for wound healing due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it to the wound after cleaning it, twice daily.
This helps to cleanse the wound and speed up the body’s natural healing process while reducing the risk of infection.
Myrrh Essential Oil
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Myrrh essential oil is an excellent choice for wound healing due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it directly to the wound two to three times a day, especially after washing the area.
This enhances healing and minimizes the chances of infection.
Calendula Essential Oil
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Calendula essential oil is well-known for its skin healing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
To use, dilute with a carrier oil and gently apply to the wound twice daily.
Using it after cleaning the wound helps to moisturize and speed up the healing process, making it less prone to scarring.
Peppermint Essential Oil
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Peppermint essential oil can support wound healing with its antimicrobial and cooling properties.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and apply gently to the wound area once or twice a day, particularly after cleansing.
The cooling sensation can also help alleviate pain and discomfort while promoting better healing.
Rosemary Essential Oil
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Rosemary essential oil is beneficial for wounds due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to the wound site twice daily.
Use it after cleaning the wound for best results.
This helps keep the wound clean and reduces inflammation, promoting faster recovery.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
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Eucalyptus essential oil helps with wound healing thanks to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and apply to the wound area, ideally after cleaning, twice a day.
This oil helps prevent infection and promotes quicker healing by keeping the wound area clean.
