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Scrapes

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We are all prone to cuts and scrapes. No matter how conscious you may tend to be, you can get scraped and cut from anything. You may be chopping through the vegetables and an accidental slip of the knife can leave you bruised. The cat trying to be friendly with you can leave you with a scraped arm. What do you do? Yes, the instinctive bit is to draw out a medicated cream and fill the wound with it.

Skin scrape
The idea of covering the wound with chemical laden creams and gels can be a little sketchy. It is therefore recommended to use natural ways to heal the cuts and scrapes. Since, you are unaware of the kind of natural remedies for scrapes, we have here tried to discuss a few for your understanding.
Using honey as a medicine
Honey has been used as a healing medication for minor cuts and abrasions since time immemorial. If you go through the bible or quran, you can find references of honey being used for medication. The ability of honey as a wound healer was first recorded in egypt. According to scientific researches, the amino acids, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins present in honey work as disinfectants to kill bacteria and virus in the wounds. Honey is viscous in texture, which allows the wound to be healed in moisture, and leaves the skin with almost no scars.