Cuts and Scrapes

Wash wound well, then apply an antiseptic. The following herbs are quite effective.

Lavender (Lavendula angustofolia) in the form of a therapeutic essential oil will disinfect cuts and scrapes. Apply neat (directly on the skin).

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a great antiseptic derived from an Australian shrub. Apply oil directly on the cut to kill bacteria.