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Treat the wounds and cuts immediately before it gets infected. Before trying out any of these home remedies, clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water, and remove the dirt and all foreign matters from the wound.

• Wash the wound well, apply ground ginger on it and bandage the wound.
• Apply garlic on the wound or cut. The allicin in garlic speeds up the healing process.
• If your skin has bruised, apply a cold compress for half an hour. After applying a cold compress, the next day, apply heat pads on the affected area to improve blood circulation.
• If the cut is deep or large, raise the injured part above the level of the heart to reduce the bleeding. Use a sterile gauze pad and apply pressure to stop bleeding.
• Apply turmeric powder over the wound and dress it with a bandage. Turmeric powder will stop the bleeding.
• Chamomile flower reduces swelling and prevents infection.
• Yarrow speeds up the clotting of blood in cuts.
• Include high amounts of garlic and onions in your diet.
• Avoid dairy products, sugar and white flour.
• Smoking interferes with blood supply and collagen metabolism thereby delaying the healing process. So avoid smoking.
• Apply apple cider vinegar and cold water on the bruise.
• Applying raw egg on the bruise also helps.