Juggling Diversity

A survival kit for Newcommers to Jacobs University Bremen

Diagnosis: Cuts, Small Wounds and Skin Problems May 7, 2008

Filed under: Diagnosis: Small Wounds and Skin Problems — Survival Kit @ 8:01 pm

Colombia:

Crushed coffee beans on the Cut – advice from a Colombian Granny

Bali:

Turmeric, a plant, is used to disinfect wounds and cuts – chew it and leave it on the affected area

India:

Turmeric (in hindi: Haldi) powder or paste on open cuts/ wounds helps the blood clot and heal faster

Other:

Chamomile reduces swellings and prevents infection

Raw egg on the

Raw potato (sliced, grated) on a swelling

Some believe that tobacco helps to heal wounds – applying tobacco is not a good solution!