Burns

Mash a ripe banana and apply on burns.

Bandage with betel leaves (pan ka patta).

If you have a minor burn, immediately place an ice pack on the burnt area for 10 minutes.

Combine 4 teaspoon each of lime juice, coconut oil and betel leaves mixture. Rub till the mixture turns white. Apply on affected parts.

Apply curry leaves (kari patta) as poultices over affected areas.

Spread a thin layer of honey over the burn and cover with a dressing. Repeat this regularly every two or three hours till it heals.

Burns by fire:

Immediately apply glycerine on the burnt area.

Burn a handful of mango leaves to ashes and apply this on the affected parts.

Burns by hot water:

Take the thin buds of banana leaves. Bandage directly on affected areas. Tie the upper part for two days and then lower parts for two more days.

Scars because of burns:

Boil 1 cup neem bark (neem ki khal) in 4 cups water. Remove from fire. Apply the emerging froth on the affected area. Repeat several times and for several days.