Cuts & Scrapes

Why it works: Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant effects may calm irritated tissue at the wound edge and support normal healing cascades. In vitro work links Helichrysum oil’s composition (notably...

Instructions: Do basic first aid first.. Rinse the wound gently with clean water/soap, stop bleeding with direct pressure, and cover as appropriate. Petroleum jelly and a clean dressing can help...

Warnings: Do not rely on it to stop active bleeding. Claims that Helichrysum is both “hemostatic” (stops bleed...

Studies: Preclinical (animal) wound models & formulation workBiom...

Why it works: Promotes epidermal repair. Standardized comfrey extracts (especially PA-free preparations from Symphytum × uplandicum herb/root) stimulate re-formation of skin layers and speed re-...

Instructions: Clean the wound (rinse debris, pat dry) and ensure it’s superficial (abrasion/scrape, not a deep cut).. Apply a thin layer of a 10% comfrey extract cream/ointment to the area 2 tim...

Warnings: Comfrey naturally contains unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) that are hepatotoxic and potent...

Studies: Randomized, double-blind trial—abrasions (adults & adole...

Why it works: Anti-inflammatory triterpenoids (e.g., faradiol esters) and flavonoids help reduce local redness and swelling in superficial wounds. Modern reviews summarize these constituents and...

Instructions: 1) Clean the wound first. Rinse gently with clean water or saline; pat dry.. 2) Choose a form & concentration (examples):. • Cream/ointment/gel/salve: products typically contain 5–...

Warnings: Allergy risk (Asteraceae family): Avoid if you’re allergic to ragweed/daisy/chrysanthemum/marigold r...

Studies: Acute hand/finger wounds (secondary intention) — randomized...

Why it works: Antimicrobial action (incl. against Staph/MRSA). Tea tree oil’s main component, terpinen-4-ol, contributes to broad antibacterial activity, including activity against Staphylococcu...

Instructions: Do basic first aid first. • Stop bleeding, then rinse the wound under running tap water; clean the surrounding skin with mild soap. Avoid harsh antiseptics (e.g., hydrogen peroxide...

Warnings: Allergic contact dermatitis & irritation are common risks. Tea tree oil can trigger eczematous react...

Studies: Randomized controlled trial (RCT) — MRSA-colonized chronic w...

Why it works: Broad antimicrobial action: Honey’s low pH, high sugar/osmotic effect and enzymatic hydrogen peroxide inhibit microbes; mānuka adds methylglyoxal (MGO), a stable “non-peroxide” ant...

Instructions: For small, clean cuts/scrapes at home:. • Clean the wound thoroughly (saline or clean running water), and gently pat the surrounding skin dry.. • Apply a thin layer of medical-grad...

Warnings: Use only medical-grade honey products. These are gamma-irradiated/sterile and tested; do not apply t...

Studies: Systematic review: Cochrane (2015) — high-certainty benefit...

Why it works: Keeps the wound moist (supports re-epithelialisation) and can form a light protective film; moisture balance is a key driver of faster epidermal repair. Reviews of aloe-based hydro...

Instructions: These steps combine standard first-aid practice with where Aloe gel can reasonably fit:. • Stop bleeding & clean the wound. Apply gentle pressure; then rinse under clean running wa...

Warnings: Don’t use Aloe alone instead of proper first aid. Cleaning, appropriate dressing, and tetanus consid...

Studies: Cochrane systematic review (2021 update): Across 7 RCTs (347...

Why it works: Rapid hemostasis (stops bleeding): Yunnan Baiyao is a multi-herb formula whose best-studied component is Panax notoginseng (Sanqi). Modern pharmacology suggests notoginsenosides ca...

Instructions: Below is a consolidated, real-world protocol aligned with product guidance and general first-aid practice. Always clean a wound first and seek care for serious injuries.. • Clean t...

Warnings: Regulatory status (Australia & elsewhere): Yunnan Baiyao is not on the Australian Register of Therap...

Studies: Human randomized trials (surgical settings)Orthognathic (jaw...

Why it works: Antimicrobial & anti-inflammatory effects. Reviews of P. major show activity against common wound microbes and pathways of inflammation, which can help keep superficial wounds clea...

Instructions: First-aid basics (for any minor cut):. • Wash hands → rinse the wound with clean running water → gently remove debris → pat dry → control bleeding with light pressure. (General fir...

Warnings: Allergy/irritant reactions are possible. Cases of acute irritant contact dermatitis from topical P....

Studies: Human data (topical):Randomized controlled clinical trial (o...