How Do You Use Echinacea To Treat Animal Bites?
Echinacea was considered so powerful that it was used to treat gunshot wounds and snake bites before antibiotics became available. A popular herb, you can use echinacea in a variety of forms, from tea to poultices to essential oils. Echinacea is popular in natural first-aid kits, because it reduces swelling and controls pain. Make a strong tea of echinacea and use it as a compress. Choose loose leaves rather than tea bags, and make sure you use just enough water to soak the rag, so that the concoction comes out strong. Apply the wet rag over the bite and hold it in place for at least 20 minutes. Use echinacea essential oil for small insect bites or to treat animal bites that didn’t leave deep puncture wounds. Essential oils can be poisonous if they enter the bloodstream in large quantities, but they are extremely effective in the treatment of superficial wounds, especially if there is risk of infection present. Clean the wound thoroughly with warm water and soap in between applications
