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With kids at home, especially boys, minor injuries — cuts and scrapes — are common. There are a few home remedies that moms can do for healing that are natural  and easy to follow, says ROSHANI DEVI

Almost all of us have got into scrapes and ended up with minor cuts and bruises while playing or just falling down. A visit to a doctor for many kids can be harrowing. However, the wound has to be treated. Here are a few quick tips that mothers can follow.

• The most important and basic rule — clean the wound properly to remove any dirty with clean water. Be gentle while doing so.
• One can always use alo vera. The gel is soothing and improves healing.
• In most homes there is honey, especially in winters. Natural honey has great healing power. Apply this on the dressing and put it on the wound and wrap.

• Coconut oil is an  effectively healer. It has  anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, moisturising and healing properties. The oil keeps infection at bay and prevents scarring. Apply pure coconut oil. Put a bandage over the cut. Do this two-three times a day and change the bandage each time. Do this for a week.
• One should not forget the turmeric, a natural antiseptic and anti-biotic agent. Mix half a tablespoon of turmeric in flaxseed oil and make a paste. Apply it on the wound two-three times a day to prevent infection.