[toc]Exposure to temperatures which are below the freezing point of your skin freezes your body tissue and thus leads to frost bite. Frost bite at first makes the body very cold, then as a result of this normal sensation is lost slowly and the skin becomes pale.
People who stay out most of the time, who have alcohol, who are not well hydrated, who are mentally unstable are mostly affected by frost bite. You can get rid of frost bite by following some home remedies. Top 5 home remedies for frost bite are as follows:
5 Home Remedies For Frostbite
Ginger
Take some ginger, cut it into small pieces and have it every day along with your food. You can also take ginger supplements but before that you should consult a doctor. You can also take a small ginger root, peel the skin, and cut the root into fine pieces. Then add these pieces to a small cup of water heat it and then allow it steep for 15-20 minutes.
Then after straining, drink the tea. You should have 2-3 cups of this ginger tea every day. You can also use a cotton cloth, put in the tea and then with the help of it apply the tea on the affected areas. Do this 3-4 times every day.
Cayenne
Take some oil of cayenne pepper (5-6 drops) on a cotton cloth or on some cotton balls and then apply it on the affected areas and massage well for at least 10 minutes. You can also add few drops of this oil to some water and then take a shower with it at least 2 times every day.
Take some cayenne pepper in a glass of water or milk, boil it and then drink it. Have 2-3 times every day. You can also add some cayenne pepper to a tea and then have it. You should include cayenne pepper in your every day diet.
Onion
Take an onion, slice it in two halves, heat it well and then massage it gently on the affected areas. Do it 2 times every day. You can also put some onions in a blender and then add the juice to a little amount of vinegar in a cup. Use some cotton balls to apply it on the frost bites. Do it daily for at least 2 weeks and get rid of frost bites.
Gram Flour
Take some gram flour and water in a cup, mix them well and make a smooth paste. Then apply it over the affected areas. Rub the paste well and then massage gently. Keep it like that and allow it to dry for half an hour. After that wash it off with some water or take a cold water bath. Do this 2-3 times every day.
Olive Oil
Take some olive oil and add it to a large basin. Then put the affected body parts in it and keep it like that for 15-20 minutes. You can also add some cold water to a few drops of olive oil in cup and then apply it directly on the frost bites with the help of some cotton balls.
At first put the cotton balls in the solution of cold water and olive oil, and then apply it to the affected areas. Do this for at least 3 times every day.Thus by following the above mentioned home remedies you can get rid of frost bite.
