[toc]A person is said to be suffering from frostbite, when he/she experiences damage of skin and its tissues due to exposure to extreme cold temperature. Frostbite causes the fluid in the skin cells and tissues to freeze, causing blood clots in the blood vessels. Due to exposure to extreme cold temperature, the circulation of blood in the frostbitten area slows and it may even lead to death of cell tissues.
A person suffering from frostbite usually experiences discoloration of skin, numbness, pain, itching, burning sensation etc. The body parts mostly affected by frostbite are hands, legs, ears and nose. It is very essential to seek proper treatment for frostbite because if left untreated it can cause gangrene and amputation of frostbite affected area.
Frostbite can easily be prevented by warming the frostbite area, avoiding exposure to cold temperature, avoid putting pressure on the affected area and wrapping it with cloth to keep warm. Below mentioned are some very useful herbal remedies for treating frostbite and its associated symptoms.
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Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a very beneficial herbal remedy for frostbite and its related symptoms. The inner pulp obtained by crushing the leaves of Aloe Vera is rich in medicinal properties and is used to treat the symptoms of frostbite. Aloe vera helps in reducing the inflammation and helps in the synthesis of collagen, thus helping in regenerating the lost tissues due to frostbite. It also provides a cooling and soothing effect to the skin and lessen the frostbite pain and itching.
Aloe Vera is extremely beneficial for stopping the blood flow from the skin due to frostbite and boosts the overall immunity of the body. Aloe Vera gel can be applied directly to the frostbite affected area in form of pulp or in form of aloe vera ointments, cream etc. It can also be consumed internally in form of juice, tincture etc.
Balm Of Gilead
Balm of Gilead is a very popular herbal remedy used for treating various problems of the skin, including frostbite. Salicin, is the main component of this herb which works like aspirin and helps in relieving pain caused due to frostbite. It also helps in reducing the inflammation of the skin and prevents bacterial infections.
Balm of Gilead provides a cooling and soothing effect to the frostbitten skin. This herbal remedy is also very useful for treating sunburns, hemorrhoids, burns, cuts etc. Balm of Gilead can be applied externally to the frostbite affected area in form of cream, ointments, gels etc.
Calendula
Calendula is a most useful herbal remedy for treating frostbite. Calendula helps in removing the inflammation of the frostbite affected area and provides a soothing and cooling effect. It also helps in reducing the pain, irritation and swelling associated with frostbite. Calendula oil is especially very useful in stopping the blood flow from the cracked skin and stimulates the healing of the tissues.
Calendula can be applied externally on the frostbitten area in the form of salves made of fresh crushed flowers, ointment, creams etc. It can also be consumed internally in form of herbal tea. Calendula is most effective for healing skin when used in combination with herbs St. John’s Wort and Comfrey.
Horsetail
Horsetail is another very effective herbal remedy used for treating skin damaged during frostbite. Silica is one of the ingredient of Horsetail, which helps in the formation of collagen. Collagen is the main component responsible for regeneration of new skin tissues, cells, bones, and cartilage. Hence, Horsetail is a much sought after herbal remedy in cases of frostbite.
Horsetail also helps in providing a cooling and soothing effect to the irritated frostbite skin and reduces itching and redness of the skin. Horsetail can be consumed in form of capsules, herbal tea, tincture etc.
Rose Hip
Rose hip has been used traditionally for helping with the symptoms of frostbite. Rose hip is very rich in Vitamin C, which helps in regeneration of new skin cells destroyed during frostbite. Rose hip also helps in reducing the inflammation and redness of the skin and promotes healing.
Rose hip is very effective in stimulating the flow of blood in the frostbitten area by repairing the constricted blood vessels. Rose hip herbal tea used in combination with ginger and lemon, is especially very effective in providing relief from frostbite symptoms.
Chamomile
Chamomile has been used since ancient times to treat frostbite and its associated symptoms. Chamomile is very soothing for the skin and provides instant relief from the burning pain caused due to frostbite. It also helps in reducing inflammation and redness of the skin.
Chamomile is a very gentle herb and stimulates the skin healing without causing any irritation. Chamomile herbal tea can be consumed for providing instant warmth and soothing effect to the frostbite area. It can also be used as skin wash, poultice, herbal compress etc.
Feverfew
Feverfew is one of the most beneficial herbal remedies available for frostbite and its associated symptoms. Feverfew helps in reducing the inflammation of the skin and provides relief from pain caused due to frostbite. Feverfew also helps in increasing the circulation of blood in all the body parts, thereby proving to be very effective for organs and body parts which have become stiff due to frostbite.
Feverfew also has astringent properties, which are very helpful for providing relief in frostbite cases. Feverfew can be taken both internally and applied topically for providing relief from frostbite. It is available in form of tincture, capsules, skin wash, poultice, herbal compress, extract etc.
Yarrow
Yarrow has been used since long as an effective herbal remedy to treat frostbite. It contains chemical substances, which help in instantly stopping the bleeding from the frostbite affected area. It provides an instant cooling and soothing effect to the irritated skin.
Yarrow is also very effective in stopping the bacterial infections from affecting the frostbite area which can cause further infection and gangrene. Yarrow can be applied to the frostbite affected area in form of skin wash, hot herbal compress, extract, poultice etc. It can also be taken internally in form of tea, tablets, tonic etc.
