Essential Oils That Help With Burns and Scrapes

If you prefer natural health remedies, then you are probably no stranger to essential 
oils. They can be used for many different things, including minor burns, cuts, and 
scrapes. Here are some of the best essential oils to use for these types of first aid 
treatments.

Calendula

The first type of essential oil you should consider bringing with you to help treat burns 
and scrapes is calendula oil. This type of essential oil is ideal for the burns especially, 
as long as they are minor burns. Many natural products also use the oil extract of 
calendula, but the pure essential oil can also be used. Just make sure if it is being 
applied to the burn directly, you mix it with a carrier oil first. Calendula essential oil has 
natural anti-inflammatory properties, and can also provide some pain relief for the burn. 
It is a good idea to test it on an unburned area of the skin first to see how it reacts.

Lavender and Rosemary

Both lavender and rosemary are in the same category of essential oils based on how 
well they work and what they can help with. These can help with both burns and 
scrapes since both are antibacterial and can also speed up the healing process. 
Lavender is also very soothing, so it helps with the pain as well. Like other essential 
oils, they won’t completely heal a moderate or severe burn or scrape, so once you are 
able to, you should still seek medical attention. 

Clary Sage

When you are looking up different essential oils to add to a natural first aid kit, such as 
for scrapes or burns, you will notice that clary sage comes up quite a bit. This is 
because it not only relieves pain like other oils on this list, but it also provides excellent 
anti-inflammatory properties. If the area where you were injured is swelling, causing 
more pain, a little clary sage on the area can help. This is also a type of natural 
antiseptic, just like calendula and lavender.

Eucalyptus

The last essential oil you should know about is eucalyptus, which is very good for being 
a natural antiseptic, relieving pain from the burn, reducing inflammation, and working as 
an antimicrobial as well. 

Some other essential oils that also help with burns or scrapes include tea tree oil and 
frankincense. Always use a carrier oil if applying it directly to your skin.

