Bed sores

What are different home remedies for Bed Sores?

- Bed sores (or pressure sores) are also known as decubitus ulcers, are the result of skin being suffocated beneath the weight of the body.
- These lesions are caused by continuous extended pressure on the skin.
- They occur usually in an area over a prominent bone or cartilage structure such as the hips or tailbone.
- This pressure restricts the flow of blood and therefore the supply of oxygen and nutrients, to that part of the skin.
- The smaller blood vessels clot and a sore red patch of skin appears.

Home Remedies for Bed Sores

- Give the person a very gentle massage twice daily to improve circulation in the skin.
- Make sure they are totally dry after the bath.
- A light dusting of powder made from talc can be helpful in keeping the skin dry.
- Make sure their sheets and bedding are clean and dry as well.
- Moisturize the body with vitamin E oil or cream every day.
- Make sure the person is getting a healthy diet of fiber and vitamin rich foods.
- Avoid including meat in the diet as much as possible.
- Seek other sources of protein including soy or whey protein.
- Apply aloe vera to the sores directly to soothe them.
- You can disinfect the sores by sprinkling them with goldenseal powder.
- Washing the sores daily with witch hazel will help keep them clean and dry.
- They should be washed two to four times every day without fail.
- Avoid dragging the person out of their bed.

1. Vitamin C
- It is an anti-inflammatory.
- It is vital for the health of the skin and blood vessels.
- Take 500 milligrams of vitamin C.
- Take an equal amount of bioflavonoids three times daily.

2. Zinc
- Zinc supports the immune system.
- It also promotes wound healing.
- Take 15 milligrams three times daily.
- Take zinc with food to prevent stomach upset.
- If you take over 30 milligrams of zinc on a daily basis for more than one or two months, you should also take 1 to 2 milligrams of copper each day.
- This is to maintain a proper mineral balance.

3. Aloe vera
- Aloe vera can be applied topically in ointment, gel, or cream form, is known to be effective in healing sores.

4. Calendula cream
- Topical calendula cream is very soothing and healing to wounds.

5. Goldenseal and Vitamin E
- Goldenseal is a natural antiseptic.
- Vitamin E is healing and soothing to the skin.
- Make a paste by combining the contents of three 500-milligram capsules of goldenseal (or 1 teaspoon of goldenseal powder) and 800 international units of vitamin E (pierce capsules and squeeze out the oil).
- If the resulting mixture is too dry, add a few drops of olive oil.
- Apply this to the affected area three times daily.

6. Comfrey Leaves
- Take some dry leaves of comfrey and crush them to prepare a fine powder.
- Add slippery elm in equal quantity to this to make paste.
- Either put this paste over cloth and tie the cloth over area.
- One can apply the paste directly to the area and tie a clean bandage to the sores.
- It is one of the most effective home remedy for bed sores.

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