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July 27 /2009

Scrapes and cuts happen anytime, a bit more often in the summer;
here are some long tome favourites of mine;

Soap and warm water are your first line of defense against germs anytime.
Wash minor scrapes burns, cute and blisters thoroughly.

An alternate to a store bough antiseptic. the juice from the pulpy centre of a fresh aloe
leaf applied directly to the skin.

Did you know that crushed raw fresh garlic or the freshly extract juice of garlic, APPLIED TO
GAUZE, (not directly to the skin); garlic contains allicin, a powerful germ killer.

Hydrogen peroxide is inexpensive and can be used full strength. Rubbing alcohol may be too
strong and irritate the skin.

Over the counter antibacterial ointments are good for cuts and have the advantage of
preventing a bandage from sticking

NOTE: If the wound is Not healing after a couple of days, see a Doctor.