Cayenne Pepper really works for Bleeding!

[Thugluvgrl187]

Last week my Mom and I clipped Squeeky's nails as usual. They were getting so long and getting caught in things. I don't know how it happened but somehow I cut one of Squeeky's nails and it bled. I quickly went and got my cayenne pepper and added a little water to it to make a paste like consistency. Within a minute or so the bleeding stopped. I was amazed at how quickly it worked and it I don't think it stung him or anything because he didn't act like it hurt. I am glad that I had this on hand and the cool thing is that you can also use it yourself too! Just wanted to share

 

[Sailor's Mom]

Someone else said cornstarch works just as well. Can anyone confirm this?

 

[Daisy's Mom]

Thanks for sharing Miriam.. I have Cayenne Pepper at home too just in case but I haven't had to use..

 

[Archiesmom]

BF has convinced me that Cayenne Pepper is a necessity for my birdie first aid kit

 

[Anne & Gang]

thank god Squeekster is ok..yes, cornstarch works ok but cayenne pepper is better

 

[Sailor's Mom]

thank god Squeekster is ok..yes, cornstarch works ok but cayenne pepper is better

Thank you!

 

[hotfoot jackson]

In an emergency clean spider web works well too...its protein and binds with the protein in blood and helps form a clot. And yes..my house isn't the best kept we always have spiders webs about...but we don't have to spray. Yes I have used cayenne pepper and recommend that too.

 

[Sparky04]

I've always used cornstarch or flour, but it's good to know cayenne pepper works.

 

[CeddysMum]

I had to use cayenne pepper once on Ceddy after toe nail clipping ...

... fast forward and I managed a nasty deep cut on my right thumb recently, bled like crazy, blood everywhere within seconds! Standing next to the pantry, out came the cayenne pepper, I poured oodles of it on the thumb before covering it with a bandage (the cut was too long for the size band aid I had handy).

It stung just a little in one tiny spot for about 5 seconds and then *No More Pain* at all and the bleeding stopped in a couple of minutes (usually takes much longer). And I have to say, I've never had a cut heal completely that fast either.