Alternative first aid

An incredible 12 million adults use complementary medicines in the UK , so as we are embracing all things pure and natural why stop at the first-aid kit? Everyday whoops a daisy mishaps such as knocks, burns, cuts and grazes can be eased with natural remedies. Nelsons natural first aid kit contains three creams which can help to soothe burns, clean cuts and grazes and relieve pain.

Burns
For a minor burn, first place the area of the burn under a cold tap for at least ten minutes. Hypericum, has long been used topically for the healing of wounds and burns . If you are looking for a natural first aid treatment then try Nelsons Burns Cream*, which contains Hypericum and can help to provide natural first aid relief for minor burns and scalds. It is a traditional herbal remedy that can help relieve pain, prevent blistering and help to heal minor burns and scalds.

Cuts and grazes
The lovely marigold like flower, Calendula has a long history of use as a wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing botanical . After cleaning a cut or graze, apply Nelsons Hypercal Cream*, which provides natural first aid combining Calendula’s gentle natural healing properties, with the pain relieving properties of Hypericum. It is a topical herbal remedy traditionally used for the symptomatic treatment of cuts and grazes. It can be applied on all types of cuts and grazes.

Antiseptic
After any sort of mishap it is essential to ensure the wound is clean. Nelsons Tea Tree cream, a best-selling natural antiseptic, has been prepared using the finest, purest Tea Tree oil from Australia. Tea Tree is known for its natural cleansing and protecting properties and was first used by Aboriginals of eastern Australia by applying the crushed leaves to cuts and scrapes and its natural antiseptic properties has been documented since the 1930s . Nelsons Tea Tree Cream is easily absorbed and soothing. Nelsons Tea Tree Cream is the first antiseptic cream to be awarded the Ethical Consumer Best Buy label for its environmental and ethical credentials.

Nelsons Tea Tree cream, Nelsons Burns cream and Nelsons Hypercal cream are all priced at £4.65 for 30g, available from Holland and Barrett, Boots, selected Lloyds pharmacies, the pharmacy section of Sainsburys, Morrisons and Asda and all good independent health food and pharmacy stores.

*Always read the label.