Other names for Bleeding (external)

Cuts and wounds
External hemorrhage
Lacerations
Surface bleeding
Traumatic bleeding

Synopsis of Bleeding (external)

External bleeding refers to blood loss from an open wound or injury to the skin or tissues, visible outside the body. It can range from minor cuts or abrasions to severe lacerations that may involve arterial or venous bleeding. Proper management is critical to control blood loss, prevent infection, and promote healing. While minor bleeding often resolves with basic first aid, severe bleeding can lead to shock or even be life-threatening if not promptly treated.

Common sources include accidents, surgical procedures, trauma, sports injuries, or underlying clotting disorders. In first aid, the key steps are stopping the bleeding, protecting the wound, and monitoring for signs of complications.

Types:

• Capillary bleeding: Oozes slowly from small surface vessels (e.g., scrapes, abrasions).

• Venous bleeding: Steady, darker red blood flow from damaged veins.

• Arterial bleeding: Bright red blood spurting in rhythm with the heartbeat, more serious.

• Puncture wounds: Small but deep wounds that can bleed internally or externally.

• Lacerations: Deeper cuts with irregular edges, involving skin and underlying tissues.

Common Causes (Risk Factors):

• Trauma or injury: Cuts, falls, sports injuries, or sharp objects.

• Surgical incisions: Postoperative bleeding.

• Clotting disorders (e.g., hemophilia): Increased bleeding risk.

• Anticoagulant medications: Blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin prolong bleeding.

• Nutritional deficiencies: Low vitamin K, vitamin C, or zinc may impair clotting and tissue repair.

• Fragile blood vessels: In elderly individuals or those with certain diseases.

More Severe Causes (Complications):

• Shock: Significant blood loss lowers blood pressure, impairing oxygen delivery.

• Infection: Open wounds exposed to bacteria may become infected.

• Scarring: Deep wounds can lead to permanent scarring.

• Delayed healing: Especially in individuals with diabetes or poor nutrition.

• Nerve or tissue damage: In severe wounds involving deeper layers.

When to See a Doctor or Specialist (Emergency Medicine, Wound Care Specialist):

• Arterial bleeding: Bright red, spurting blood.

• Bleeding that doesn’t stop after 10–15 minutes of direct pressure.

• Deep or large wounds requiring stitches.

• Signs of infection: Redness, swelling, warmth, pus, fever.

• Foreign object embedded in the wound.

• Wounds in sensitive areas (face, hands, joints) needing precise care.

• Underlying clotting disorders or use of anticoagulants.

Natural remedies for Bleeding (external)

Apply Direct Pressure: Use a clean cloth or sterile bandage to press firmly on the wound to stop bleeding. Hold for 5–10 minutes.

Apply Direct Pressure: Use a clean cloth or sterile bandage to press firmly on the wound to stop bleeding. Hold for 5–10 minutes.

Apply Direct Pressure: Use a clean cloth or sterile bandage to press firmly on the wound to stop bleeding. Hold for 5–10 minutes.

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum): Traditionally used to stimulate clotting and stop minor bleeding. Sprinkle lightly on minor wounds (not for deep cuts).

Aloe Vera: Soothes the skin and promotes healing, reduces inflammation. Apply fresh gel directly to the wound after bleeding stops.

Honey: Natural antibacterial and promotes wound healing. Apply a thin layer to the cleaned wound.

Vitamin K-Rich Foods: Supports blood clotting through natural dietary sources (e.g., leafy greens). Incorporate into the diet.

Zinc: Essential for wound healing and tissue repair. Supplement or consume through foods like seeds and nuts.

Vitamin C: Supports collagen synthesis and strengthens blood vessels, aiding tissue repair. Include citrus fruits or supplements.

Turmeric (Curcumin): Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, may promote clotting and reduce infection risk. Apply as a paste after bleeding is controlled.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Bleeding (external)

Abrus
Abuta
Acacia
Achyranthes
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Alchornea
Alkanna
Aloe vera
Alstonia macrophylla
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
Angelica
animal Tissue
Aquilegia formosa
Ardisia
arnica
ash
Ashoka
asiaticoside
Asteraceae
avens
bai ji
Baliospermum
balsam
bamboo
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
basil
bayberry
bee products
bee propolis
bentonite
benzoin
bermuda grass
betel
bethroot
betony
Bidens pilosa
bioflavonoids
bishop\'s weed
bistort
black cumin
black nightshade
black root
black-eyed Susan
blackberry
blackthorn
Bletilla
bloodroot
Boerhavia diffusa
Bombax
borneol
boxthorne
Brazilian peppertree
bur-reed
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
Calendula
camphor oil
capillary artemisia
capsicum
Carthamus
Casearia esculenta
catechu
catkin
cayenne pepper
cedar
Cedrus libani
celandine
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
Chinese raisintree
chlorophyllin
cinquefoil
Clerodendrum indicum
cocklebur
commiphora
common madia
Coptis chinensis
cornflower
cowherb
cranesbill
curcumen
curcumin
Cyathula
cypress
devil\'s club
Dianthus
dragon\'s blood
Eclipta
elephant\'s head
Erigeron
Erodium cicutarium
essential oil blend
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European Elder
fern
fibrinase
Ficus religiosa
fleabane
Fomes fomentarius
fungus
Galium
gallotannin
Gambir
Genipa americana
geranium
ghatti
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
Golden Willow
Guazuma ulmifolia
heal-all
Helicteres isora
hemp
henna
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
Homalomena
honey
Horsemint
horsetail
hound\'s tongue
Huang hua
Indian fagonia
Indian gum arabic tree
Indian kinotree
Jessica\'s sticktight
juglans cinerea
Kachnar
Kokilaksha
labrador tea
Leptospermum scoparium
Lesser speargrass
Levant cotton
Lewis's monkey flower
lichen
Litsea
little ironweed
lodhtree
Lysimachia
Macaranga indica
Malva sylvestris
marigold
Matapalo Tree
Matico
Microcos
Moss
Mountain mahogany
Mugwort
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Nasturtium
Oak
Osha
Oxystelma
pagoda tree
papaya
parthenium
paw paw
peony
Peucedanum
Phyllanthus
Plantago
plantain
polymorpha
Portulaca
Potentilla
Propolis
protein
Prunus
purple loosestrife
queen of the meadow
raspberry
red spiderling
resin
Rhus glabra
Rosa californica
Rubia yunnanensis
Rubus
rue
sage
Sangre de Grado
Sanguisorba
Sanicle
scrophularia root
sea salt
Self-Heal
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
sheep's sorrel
shen-chu
shepherd's purse
Sichuan Lovage
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Silverweed
Smartweed
Smooth Alder
Solanaceae
Southern Tsangshu
Speedwell
Spilanthes
squawvine
Stellaria dichotoma
Stereospermum
Stone Root
Sumac
Tagetes
Tannins
Terminalia
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Trichosanthes
Tridax
Triterpenes
Vervain
Viola
Violet
vitamin C
vitamin K
White Heather
White oak
Willow
Wintergreen
Witch Hazel
Wood betony
Yarrow
Yerba buena
Yerba Mansa
zanthoxylum
Zingiberene