Herbs that can be used for Burns

What is a Burn?

A burn is an injury to the skin or tissue brought on by heat, electricity, chemicals, certain radiations, and the sun. The burned patch of the skin gives a burning sensation and causes the cells to die. Depending on the degree of burn, most people recover without any serious outcomes but severe burns require immediate treatment because they can be life-threatening.

There are 3 types of burns:

  • First-degree burn (superficial burn)
  • Second-degree burn (partial thickness burn)
  • Third-degree burn (full thickness burn)

Symptoms of Burns

The symptoms of the burn purely depend on the type of burn.

  • First-degree burn: Only the outer layer, i.e. the epidermis, is affected and can cause redness and pain.
  • Second-degree burn: Both epidermis and dermis are damaged resulting in red and white blotchy skin with swelling that can further transform into blisters with severe pain.
  • Third-degree burn: These full-thickness burns not only destroy the epidermis and dermis but also damage the underlying fats, bones, muscles, and tendons. Such barbaric injury requires immediate medical attention as it cannot heal on its own.

3 Herbs Recommended for Burns

Goldenrod

Goldenrod

Goldenrod is a phenomenal burn healer. Its root fairly reduces the severity of pain and inflammation, all the while imparting antimicrobial action that diminishes the chances of bacterial infestation. Gently rub the Goldenrod Salve on minor burns with a healing pair of hands for rapid recovery of the burns.

St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort

St. John’s Wort is well-known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. It serves as a topical treatment for the superficial treatment of wounds, burns, bruises, and scars. Apply St. John’s Wort Oil gently onto the affected region to help heal the burn

Calendula

Calendula

Calendula promotes the healing of damaged tissues and soothes the burn. It notably reduces redness and inflammation to amplify the recovery of poorly healing injuries, especially burns and wounds. Rub Sunshine Salve, a combination of calendula, comfrey, and lavender, gently onto the affected area to ameliorate the condition of burns.

Other Herbal Products for Burns