Brought to you by Katie Grace, after a particular rough time roller blading
Odd Note: Google kept trying to change my search to "Why do cats bleed," which actually had more results.
My standard answer (and one supported by the University of Google) is that bleeding is actually a blessing, because it's your body's way of cleaning a cut. The bleeding stops when the blood clots.
There are allopathic and traditional ways to treat cuts.
First Aid:
How to Treat a Cut with First Aid
Kids Health: First Aid for Bleeding
Herbal Treatments:
Remedies for Cuts and Bleeding
In our house, we like to keep rose water, or "fairy kisses" for boo boos that are more emotionally than physically traumatic. If I can find a good source of fresh rose petals, I'd like to make our own.
This page gives a (graphically gross) description of how scabs help cuts. And there's more fun scab science here.
And there you have it!
My standard answer (and one supported by the University of Google) is that bleeding is actually a blessing, because it's your body's way of cleaning a cut. The bleeding stops when the blood clots.
There are allopathic and traditional ways to treat cuts.
First Aid:
How to Treat a Cut with First Aid
Kids Health: First Aid for Bleeding
Herbal Treatments:
Remedies for Cuts and Bleeding
In our house, we like to keep rose water, or "fairy kisses" for boo boos that are more emotionally than physically traumatic. If I can find a good source of fresh rose petals, I'd like to make our own.
This page gives a (graphically gross) description of how scabs help cuts. And there's more fun scab science here.
And there you have it!
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