Aromatherapy and Herbs that Promote Wound Healing

As many Diabetics can tell you, suffering from wounds that have poor or slow healing can become unbearable.  If a cut or a wound heals slowly, it will increase the chances of becoming infected and spread.  There are many natural herbs that will promote healing in various wounds and cuts, as well as carry antiseptic and germicidal properties.  These ingredients mixed together are Mother Nature’s natural remedies to cuts and wounds. 

You can try products that carry one or two of these ingredients, however direct application and Aromatherapy methods will provide direct contact with these herbs therefore providing faster results.  You may create an infusion by using fresh herbs, roughly one ounce of dried herb to one pint of boiling water that may be sipped or added to an Aromatherapy bath.  However, for many cuts and wounds, a salve or poultice may be applied as well.  To prevent infection in slow healing wounds, you can use Aromatherapy to clean and purify your air, thereby decreasing the chance of germs in your immediate environment. 

Aloe Vera is an incredible medicinal plant that has been used for centuries.  It is making headway in the realm of Aromatherapy by being used as a base for Essential Oils.  To make a wonderful Aloe Vera based healing balm for wounds, add your choice of Essential Oils such as: Black Walnut, Fenugreek, Comfrey, Calendula, Horsetail, Rosemary, and Apricot Seed.  All of these herbs also promote wound healing and help prevent infection in cuts and are a wonderful addition to your Aloe Vera based balm. 

Black Walnut may be infused with Olive Oil for a wonderful herbal remedy that prevents infection in cuts and wounds.  Black Walnut also treats fungal infections as well.  It has been used for many centuries and is also a great darkener for brunette hair.  You can add a few drops of Black Walnut oil into your bath, but be prepared for a dark ring to be left in the tub.  It can be mixed with Tea Tree Oil for a healing salve that may be applied directly to cuts and wounds.  The leaves, hulls, and bark of the Black Walnut tree have all been used in various herbal remedies and formulas. 

Fenugreek was used by the Ancient Egyptians to treat everything from coughs and colds to skin infections and irritations.  It was also a main ingredient in many Egyptian beautifying regimes.  The seeds of the Fenugreek plant are known for softening the skin as well as preventing infection. 

Rosemary is known for its rich aroma that smells like Camphor.  It has many antiseptic properties, which makes it perfect for wound and cut healing.  Rosemary has also been used for treating headaches, coughs, cold, mental confusion and fatigue, to brighten drab hair color, in perfumes, and to improve circulation and fight cellulite. 

You can make an infusion of Rosemary for your bath by using one ounce dried Rosemary to one pint of boiling water.  Rosemary is also a stimulant, so make sure that you don’t use Rosemary before going to sleep, or you will find that it will keep you awake.