By: Svetlana Pasarić |
How to heal blisters in a natural way |
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Everyone of us has had a blister at least once in their lives.
It is difficult to decide what hurts us more: the blister itself or its ugly look.
We get blisters because of uncomfortable new shoes or working in the garden without gloves.
If you have a blister, do not try to drill it, because the tissue beneath can easily become infected.
It is better to leave the blister alone. If possible, put a bandage on it. When the blister breaks on its own, clean it regularly until it has completely healed.
Here are a few practical tips to help you stop the pain, enhance skin healing and prevent possible infection.
Plants against blisters
1. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera juice is an excellent natural remedy for blisters.
Aloe vera barbadensis is a plant that is easy to obtain and even grow in your house (it is so healing that it definitely pays off to grow it on your own).
Aloe vera has long been known for its amazing ability to heal wounds, burns, cuts and blisters.
Alexander the Great loved this plant. He had a special island where he grew aloe because of its amazing healing properties.
When you tear a piece of aloe vera, it will start to leak the juice. Collect that juice and just smear it all over the blister.
You can also create your own "aloe vera gel". Grind several pieces of aloe vera in a food processor. Your aloe vera gel is done (keep it in the fridge).
Prepare lasting aloe vera oil in the following way.
Tear off a few leaves of aloe vera, chop them and place them in a glass bottle. Pour the olive oil over those leaves.
Leave the mixture to stand for 60 days, and then strain. Keep the oil tightly closed in a dark room. This oil can be used to treat burns, cuts, skin rashes and blisters.
2. Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
If your blister is infected, use barberry.
Barberry has been known for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used it for the prevention of many infectious diseases such as plague.
Today we know that barberry has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Apply the tincture or juice of this plant locally, directly on the blister. The plant is very powerful so use it in small quantities.
3. St. John’s wort
St. John's wort is another herb that helps with blisters.
St. John's wort is very appreciated as one of the few remedies that has antibacterial, antiviral and antimycotic (antifungal) activity.
This herb has a wide range of healing properties and its oil is particularly well known and appreciated.
St. John's Wort oil is rich in hypericin, tannins and flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and help the skin epithelialization.
St. John's Wort oil has always been known as the oil that is applicable to all wounds.
This oil can be purchased in all herbal pharmacies or at a herbalist's shop.
Prevention of blisters
You can prevent blisters by wearing comfortable, appropriate shoes and by wearing clean socks.
It is known that tight shoes or shoes with high heels increase the risk of blisters.
Blisters are more likely to occur on wet skin, which is why you should change socks regularly if you sweat a lot (for example, during sports activities).
Special socks for athletes can help your feet stay dry and prevent blisters.
If you go for a long walk, choose comfortable and tested shoes.
When working in the garden with a shovel or a hoe, always use gloves in order to prevent blisters.
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