Burns

Aloe Vera This easy to grow, succulent houseplant contains a marvelous healing gel within its fleshy leaves. Open the leaf, put it on the burn, sore, or chapped area.

Blueberry Prepare an extract of blueberry or huckleberry during the season, and use it for burn emergencies, scalds, and eczema lesions.

Potato Peel and cut raw potatoes, and place them on the burn or scald.

Water Burns dehydrate the body quickly. If it is only a minor burn, give the burn victim drinking water. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the water to help against the shock, Ice water compress or application is very effective for most minor burns.