Powder
Yarrow Styptic Wound Powder
5 min easy for all (teen)
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp finely powdered dried yarrow
- 1 tbsp powdered calendula
Instructions
- 1Blend the powders and store in a small sealed shaker jar.
- 2For a minor nick, sprinkle directly onto the clean wound.
- 3Apply gentle, steady pressure with clean gauze for a few minutes.
- 4Cover with a clean dressing once bleeding stops.
Safety
For minor bleeding only. Deep, spurting, or uncontrolled bleeding is a medical emergency — apply firm pressure and call emergency services immediately.