createAloe for burns?
Submitted by Andrew on 26 September 2007 - 5:40pm.
tags: Organic Gardening
I am recovering from first degree burns on legs after a clay pot from Chinatown burst while making chicken soup (recipe coming soon). I hear that aloes are very good for burns. I have some succulents growing around my house. Does anybody know which one are good for burns and how to treat the afflicted areas? I could use some guidance.
Thank you.
-Andrew
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Re: Aloe for burns?
Submitted by Andrew on 27 September 2007 - 5:28pm.
John,
Thank you for that great advice. Just to be sure I am using the right plant do you have a picture you can show me of a proper aloe?
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Andrew,
Sorry to hear about your accident. Aloe is a remarkable plant and all one needs to do is to break a leaf and it will immediately ooze a very soothing viscous liquid that soothes the burn and prevents scarring. When I worked in the hotel Business a chef also told me to run a regular cold water stream from a faucet on a burn (very gently) until the burned area feels so cold that it is mildly frozen. Keep doing this for at least 10 mins..also an excellent remedy. I find the latter really works.
Hope this was some help.
John