CUTS AND SCRAPES · Wound Care

homeopathic

Time can and will heal cuts and scrapes, but homeopathic medicines can and will speed the healing process. The use of external homeopathic remedies are recommended for all cuts and scrapes, while internal remedies are only necessary if there is significant pain or discomfort.

6th · 12th · 30th potency

External applications are made in various forms: ointment, gel, tincture, or spray. If a tincture is used, dilute it in water so that its alcohol doesn’t burn. Reapply external applications after every bathing. When necessary, give the 6th, 12th, or 30th potency every four hours for up to two days.
For deep cuts, puncture wounds, or signs of infection, seek medical attention.

6c · 12c · 30c · every 4 hours · max 2 days

Calendula (external)

leading remedy for cuts and scrapes (not too deep)

This is the leading remedy for cuts and scrapes, as long as the cut isn’t too deep. After a deep cut begins to heal, apply this remedy to speed up the final healing. It promotes healing, prevents infection, and is considered the homeopathic antiseptic.

Mental / general

Mental: Anxious about the wound; irritable from pain; fearful of infection.
General: External application for cuts/scrapes; promotes healing; prevents infection.
Modalities: Better from gentle cleansing and application; worse from rough handling.

Hypericum (external)

leading remedy for deep cuts, nerve injuries

This is the leading remedy for deep cuts. It is especially useful for cuts and wounds involving nerve-rich areas such as fingers, toes, and the spine. It helps prevent infection and promotes healing of deep tissue.

Mental / general

Mental: Anxious, restless; fearful of movement; sensitive to touch.
General: Deep cuts; nerve injuries; puncture wounds; prevents infection.
Modalities: Worse from cold, damp, touch; better from rest and warmth.

Arnica (internal)

considerable pain or discomfort, shock, bruising

Use this remedy if there is considerable pain or discomfort. It is the leading remedy for shock, bruising, and soreness after an injury. It helps the body absorb blood under the skin and reduces swelling.

Mental / general

Mental: Shock, fear of being touched; denies being ill; restless.
General: Considerable pain/discomfort; shock; bruising; soreness.
Modalities: Worse from touch, motion, damp cold; better from rest and lying down.

Hypericum (internal)

sharp or shooting pains from the injury

Use this remedy if there are sharp or shooting pains from the injury. It is especially indicated for nerve pain that radiates from the wound, and for injuries to nerve-rich areas.

Mental / general

Mental: Anxious, restless; fearful of movement; sensitive to touch.
General: Sharp/shooting pains from injury; nerve pain; radiating pain.
Modalities: Worse from cold, damp, touch; better from rest and warmth.

Ledum (internal)

puncture wounds, feels cold/numb, better from cold

Use this remedy for puncture wounds. It is especially indicated when the wound feels cold or numb and is relieved by cold applications. It helps prevent infection in puncture wounds and is useful for stepping on nails or other sharp objects.

Mental / general

Mental: Restless, anxious; irritable from pain; fearful of further injury.
General: Puncture wounds; wound feels cold/numb; better from cold applications; worse from warmth.
Modalities: Worse from heat, touch; better from cold applications and rest.