FIRST AID SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE AT HAND

FIRST AID SUPPLIES YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE AT HAND

• Some minor injuries don't require you to rush to the hospital and can be tackled right t home, that too with simple D I Y homemade remedies.
• Apart from bandages, cotton and antiseptic liquid, you can stock up some natural items that can help you treat aching tummy, vomiting, rash, basic acne and more.
• Here are some supplies that you should always have at home.

ALOE VERA GEL:

• Aloe vera gel  works wonders in soothing minor burns, rashes and cuts.
• Use a clean butter knife to take out the aloe gel from the plant.
• Pour the gel into a container and wash it nicely before you put it on a cut or a rash.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

• Apple cider vinegar is called the wonder woman of natural remedies as many health problems can be solved just by this one magical liquid.
• It can cure an upset stomach, soothe a sunburn, clear acne, heal a sprain and can control dandruff.

BAKING SODA:

• Pain caused by the bee bite can be relieved by applying baking soda paste (baking soda+water) on it.
• One fourth spoon of baking soda with one glass of water can also soothe heartburn.
• It can also be used for gargling and brushing your teeth for a fresher breath.

CLOVES:

• Cloves are an excellent pain reliever for toothache.
• Position the clove with the help of tongue as near as possible to the tooth which is aching.
• This can help relieve the pain until you go and meet a doctor.

COCONUT OIL:

• One of the best moisturizers, coconut oil can be applied everywhere on your skin including your face.
• It can also be used on wounds.

HONEY:

• Raw honey can be used to keep a wound moist.
• Honey is also great in treating sore throat and cough.
• The pain of swollen tonsils can be easily relieved by having a teaspoon of honey.

GINGER:

• Ginger stimulates circulation.
• Helps soothe nauseous feeling, reduces diarrhea and soothe stomach cramping.
• It also lowers the fever and chills by increasing sweating.
• It thins mucus and reduces cough.

PETROLEUM JELLY:

• Petroleum jelly is very effective in stopping blood from a cut or a wound.
• If you don't have a bandage at home and the blood from a cut does not stops, clean the area and apply petroleum jelly on it.

RICE:

• Rice can serve as the main ingredient for D I Y heating pad.
• If you don't have a heating pad at home, take  sock and fill it with rice and microwave it for 1.5 minutes.
• Use it on the affected area.

TEA BAG: 

• Tea bags can help reduce swelling and soothe pain and itching.
• Dampen a fresh tea bag and put it on the swollen or bruised area.