Marigold (Calendula in homeopathic terms) is known from olden times as a great healer. Consider its use as an ointment for abrasions.

Honey is also known as a wonderful dressing for any wound.

FOR LACERATIONS:

1. Wash your hands with soap before giving first aid

2. Wash the wound thoroughly with mild soap and water

3. Use direct pressure to control bleeding

4. Bandage the wound with a butterfly bandage

5. Get medical help if serious

Do Not:

- assume that a minor wound is clean because you can't see anything inside. Wash it.
- clean a large wound--this may cause even more bleeding.
- probe or retrieve debris from a wound.
- push exposed body parts back in and cover them with clean material.
- try to clean a major wound after the bleeding is under control.

Get medical help quickly if :

- the bleeding cannot be stopped.
- the victim is seriously injured.