treatment. For profuse vaginal bleeding that is persistent, try beth root
(Trillium erectum), but only under practitioner supervision.
burns
Burns can be divided into four groups:
First-degree — affecting the epidermis
Second-degree — involving the dermis (blistering falls into this category)
Third-degree — includes the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissues
Fourth-degree — down to and including bone
With third- and fourth-degree burns, the pain may be less because there
is often a loss of sensation from nerve damage. Third- and fourth-degree
burns require immediate medical attention, thus no fi rst-aid measures are
provided here. Until medical treatment is obtained, keep the area sub-
mersed in cold water to prevent further deterioration of the fl esh.
First- and Second-Degree Burns
Initially, some St. John’s wort fl ower oil poured over the burn will ease
the nerve pain. Make or buy a burn paste (see “Other Items” in this
chapter) and pack the wound with it. The paste will gradually be absorbed
during the healing process and should be reapplied when necessary — but
do not remove the previous application. The paste will form a soft castlike
bandage, but initially a light bandage or covering will be required in
addition. The use of burn paste does not require the cleansing of the
burned area to clinical standards; there have been no reports of infection
with this treatment. It eventually falls off just like a scab that has healed.
eye injury and temporary blindness
An Ayurvedic remedy for eye injuries is simple: freshly squeezed lemon
juice mixed into an eye bath. Plantain leaf, eyebright leaf and fl ower, and
chamomile fl ower, either on their own or combined, are also very useful
for treating eye injuries — make as a tea fi rst and wash your eyes with the
fl uid using an eye bath.
Temporary Blindness Caused by Chemicals or Acids
Flood the eyes with cold water or milk in order to wash away and
minimize the effect of the irritant. Follow by carefully placing a tiny
amount of cayenne pepper in the eyes; only a very small amount should be
used so as not to cause further pain to the eye. Cayenne pepper, as well as
being a high-quality healer, is intended as an irritant, causing the eyes to
water freely, for tears contain a number of healing factors that can begin
to effect repair. The discomfort experienced by using cayenne in the eye
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