Stop a little nick from bleeding

June 10th, 2009 by Giselle Leave a reply »

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Rushing to get your leg silky-smooth, you moved the razor too fast and ended up with a cut that won’t quit bleeding. Don’t reach for a bandage just yet; instead, grab the turmeric from your pantry. Sprinkle a dash of this bright yellow spice on the nick and wait a minute, then dust it off. Turmeric is a natural astringent that constricts blood vessels, encouraging speedy clotting. Plus, the spice’s antibacterial action helps prevent infection.

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