Bleeding wound

 

Bleeding wound

A wound is a cut or break in the skin and flesh resulting from

injury.

First Aid

Get a piece of clean cloth and apply pressure directly over

the wound for 10 minutes. If the bleeding does not stop after 10

minutes of manual pressure, reinforce the cloth with a thicker

piece of material and apply more pressure over the wound.

Bandage snugly but not too tight. Let the patient lie down and

bring him immediately to the nearest hospital or clinic if the

wound is big and will need suturing. Observe for numbness and

discoloration of the toes or fingers. If there is numbness and

discoloration of the toes or fingers, the bandage is too tight.

Loosen but don't remove it. 

Herbal Medications for Mild Bleeding

1. Young saging leaves

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Pound young leaves until soft and juicy.

Drop the juice over the wound. Apply with pressure the

pounded leaves over the wound. Bandage snugly but not

too tight. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes, bring

the patient to the nearest hospital or clinic for proper

treatment.

2. Mayana leaves

Wash the young leaves. Crush and extract the juice from

the leaves.

Drop a few drops of the juice directly on the wound. Apply

the crushed leaves as poultice. Bandage snugly but not

too tightly to interfere with circulation.