From our list of herbs and spices, the following are recommended for Burns:
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- Aloe
Natural Cures and Remedies for Burns
Horseradish is made from the root of a plant that is so ubiquitous its origins have been lost. It is quite pungent and has the power to make the eyes water and the mouth burn.
Activities (Salad Burnet) – Analgesic ; Antibacterial ; Antiedemic ; Antiemetic ; Antipyretic ; Antiseptic ; Antistress ; Aperitif ; Astringent ; Climacteric ; Decongestant ; Diaphoretic ; Diuretic ; Hemostat ; Hypoglycemic ; Protease Inhibitor ; Stomachic ; Tineacide ; Tonic ; Vermifuge ; Vulnerary .
Aloe
symptoms from ingesting pennyroyal-containing preparations include lethargy, agitation, dizziness, sometimes leading to seizures and auditory and visual hallucinations. GI effects include nausea, vomiting, burning in the throat, abdominal pain, and diarrhea (AEH1).
Indications (Barley) – Acrochordon ; Bladder ; Bronchosis ; Burn ; Debility ; Cancer ; Catarrh ; Chest ; Chilblain ; Cholera ; Colitis ; Cough ; Debility ; Diarrhea ; Dyspepsia ; Enterosis ; Fever ; Fig ; Gastrosis ; IBD ; Inflammation ; Measles ; Phthisis ; Puerperium ;
Jaundice ; Kidney Stone ; Metrorrhagia ; Nephrosis ; Pain ; Pulmonosis ; Rash ; Scurvy ; Sore ; Sore Throat ; Stomachache ; Sunburn ; Tartar ; Ulcer ; Water Retention .
to relax GI smooth muscles, peppermint oil may sometimes worsen symptoms of hiatal hernia. Coated pills opening too soon (in stomach) may cause gastralgia and heartburn. Excessive ingestion of the oil is associated with acute renal failure and interstitial nephrosis. Menthol reactions include reported cases of urticaria, allergic cheilitis, stomatosis, and rarely, shaking chills from use of topical menthol products. GI complaints due to use of peppermint preparations include stomatosis, severe esophagitis, gastrosis, unexplained diarrhea, and pancreatitis. Menthol in nasal preparations may cause spasm of the glottis in young children (AEH). Should not be inhaled by small children (AEH). Menthol-containing ointments applied to an infant’s nostrils have produced immediate collapse. “Peppermint tea should not be given to infants or very young children because the pungent fragrance can cause gagging” (Castleman, 1996). Estimated LD for menthol in humans may be as low as 2 g. Survival after doses of 8 to 9 g have been reported. I fear APA erred in saying that it took 1 g/kg body weight menthol to be lethal in humans (APA). Estimated LD50 for peppermint oil in humans = 2000-9000