Natural Home Cures - Nose Bleed Treatment

Nose Bleed Treatment

Aromatherapy: Lemon, lavender, cypress, and/or frankincense essential oils can be helpful.

Diet: Eat foods such as watercress, dark green leafy vegetables, kale, and alfalfa, all of which are rich sources of vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting.

Herbs: Use a snuff made from finely ground comfrey root or oak bark.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies including Hyoscyamus, Chamomilla, Rhus tox., Ipecac., Belladonna, and Hamamelis.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. We suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. Please seek the advice of your alternative health care practitioner before undergoing these procedures to make sure they are appropriate for you.

Nutritional Supplementation: Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, especially rutin, should be taken on a daily basis if you are prone to nose bleed.

Topical Treatment: Once bleeding has stopped, squeeze the contents of vitamin E and vitamin A capsules into the lining of your nose to promote healing and prevent dryness. As an alternative, you can also use zinc oxide, aloe vera gel, or calendula ointment, and then place a small gauze piece against the gel.

What to do immediately: When there is no danger of skull fracture, do the following: Sit, lean forward, blow all blood out of both nostrils, open your mouth and breathe deeply. As you do so, pinch the lower part of your nose for 5 to 10 minutes, then slowly release pressure and avoid any further contact or pressure with your nose. If your nose bleed continues beyond the first 20 minutes of doing this, pack your nose with gauze and apply crushed ice within a cloth against your nose and cheek. Then lie down and refrain from any motion or activity for another 30 to 60 minutes. If bleeding still continues, see a doctor, as you may need to have the lining of your nose cauterized. In very rare but severe cases, you may also require surgery.