Pineapple gel approved for burns

Chemistry World ^ | 24 September 2012 | Andrew Turley

[Smokin' Joe]

Thanks!

Make sure you use real honey and not the flavored corn syrup so commonly masquerading as the result of the labor of bees (and beekeepers).

I have burned myself badly a couple of times; the first, I ran cold water on the burn for about a half hour. It never blistered, but it did peel after about a week.

The second; I grabbed a hot cast iron skillet barehanded. I put Tea Tree Oil on that one, and within about a half hour had no pain, no redness, and it never blistered or peeled. The aroma is somewhat distinctive, though.

I have never tried honey for burns.

Lesser burns not so seriously regarded (nor treated) blistered and were messy.

[MamaDearest]

Applying regular mustard to bee stings took away the swelling and the pain for me this summer. I had to apply it a couple of times (after normal washing of hands which is where the bee stings occurred).

[neverdem]

Thanks for the comments.

[Gamecock]

As for me, I will only trust the Maestro and his balm to cure my burns.

[Taffini]

bump—burn treatment with pineapple gel

[kimmie7]

When hubby was in an explosion at work, Silvedene saved the day. Glad there’ll be another weapon in the arsenal.