Turmeric for Wound Healing: An Ayurvedic Approach & Scientific Evidence

In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric powder is often used as a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent to heal wounds. Turmeric is believed to make wounds heal faster. Its use is so widespread in India that Johnson &Johnson markets turmeric Band-Aids in that country. Practitioners of Western medicine are starting to take notice of ancient remedies, and a number of studies on the effectiveness of turmeric have been conducted.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Warm water
• Soft cloth
• Turmeric powder
• Bandage

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Instructions

• 1

  Stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the wound, if necessary.

• 2

  Clean the cut thoroughly with soap and warm water. Use a soft cloth to gently scrub away dirt and debris from the area.

• 3

  Pat the area dry. The skin around the wound needs to be dry so a bandage will stick to it.

• 4

  Sprinkle turmeric powder over the cut. Turmeric powder stains, so take care not to get it on your clothes.

• 5

  Cover the wound with a bandage.