How to stop nose bleeding in summer

Nose bleeding medically termed as Epistaxis, is very common problem in children as well as young ones during summer. There are many reasons for frequent nose bleeds but most of the nosebleeds do not have any serious consequence if treated timely. Our nose lining contains various tiny blood vessels that tend to bleed quite easily because of Injury, low humidity, sinus, excessive heat, picking nose, high blood pressure and cold.


There are two main types of nose bleed, upper and lower septum nose bleeds. In children nasal drying is a common cause of nose bleeds. You can stop the nose bleeding with natural home remedies at home only. Learn how to cure nose bleeding naturally.

Home Remedies for Nose Bleeding

• To stop nosebleed pinch the nose firmly for 2 to 3 minutes at the bridge of your nose just below the bone. Press it gently not very hard otherwise it can cause more damage to your nose. Do not lie down or tilt the head back, as this makes the blood go down your throat and will make you sick to your stomach.

• Fuller earth or multani mitti is very effective in treating nose bleeding. Add few drops of water on dry fuller earth if you are using fuller earth powder then add water into it to make thick paste. Smell it for a few minutes and you will see the bleeding of the nose has stopped. You can also apply the paste on your forehead as well as around your nose. It gives a cooling effect and your bleeding will stop.

• Lemon juice is highly effective in treating nose bleeding. Put a drop or two of lemon juice into the bleeding nostrils. This is known to be one of the best ways to stop a nosebleed.

• Apple cider vinegar can also be used to stop nose bleeding. Soak a small cotton ball in the vinegar and pack it lightly into the nostrils that help the blood to congeal.

• Onion is also helpful to treat nose bleeding. Cut a fresh onion and smell it to stop nose bleeding immediately.
• Cold compress can also help you to get rid from nose bleed. Wrap some ice cubes in cloth and Keep the ice pack on the bridge of your nose and hold until well after the bleeding stops.. This will cut the heat and you get relief in bleeding.

• Goldenseal also known as also called orangeroot or yellow puccoon is an herbal remedy to treat nose bleed. Boil one teaspoon golden seal to a pint of boiling water. Let it settle and when cold, snuff some into your nostrils. Repeat the process several times during the day to prevent recurrence.

• Healthy diet is also helpful in treating nasal bleeding. Eat the green leafy vegetables rich vitamin K, which is essential for proper blood clotting. Vitamin C is necessary to the formation of collagen and to create a moist lining in your nose. So add vitamin C-rich foods in your diet to get rid from nosebleeds.

• To keep your nasal membranes moisturized apply vitamin E several times a day. Dab your little finger or cotton in Vitamin E oil or break open Vitamin E capsule and gently wipe it just inside your nostrils especially good to do at night before going to sleep.

All above remedies are the basic treatment to stop nose bleeding but if your nose bleeding doesn't stop even after 20 minutes of trying these natural home remedies then you must consult a doctor.