Regarding the use of ginger applicator to promote wound healing, there is currently insufficient medical evidence to support its effectiveness and there are potential risks. The following is the important information you need to know： **Scientific facts：** 1. Ginger contains irritating ingredients such as turmeric, which may cause skin redness and burning sensation (animal experiments have shown its skin irritation). 2. The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health pointed out that the use of plant ingredients in open wounds may increase the risk of infection. 3. Modern medicine has confirmed that wound healing requires maintaining a clean and humid environment, and ginger may destroy this environment. **Professional advice：** 1. Prioritize the use of medically approved nursing methods： -Wash the wound with saline water -Apply an antibacterial ointment (such as Baidobang) -Use sterile dressing to cover 2. Wound characteristics that require special attention： - The depth exceeds 0.5cm -Bleeding for more than 10 minutes -Redness, swelling, heat, pain or exudation -Animal bites/injuries caused by iron tools If the above situation occurs, you should seek medical attention immediately **If you are still considering trying (not recommended)：** 1. Must ensure： -Only minor abrasions on the epidermis - The wound has been disinfected -No bleeding/exudation 2. Operation steps： ｜ Steps ｜ Operation Points ｜ Risk Warning ｜ |---|---|--| | 1. Allergy test | Stick ginger slices on the inside of the forearm for 15 minutes | stop immediately if redness and itching appear | | 2. Pretreatment | Ginger boiled for 5 minutes and sterilized, sliced <2mm thick | easy to carry bacteria for raw use | | 3. Apply | Avoid direct contact with the wound, apply on the periphery for <20 minutes | Stop when tingling | | 4. Observation period | Close observation 72 hours after use | redness and swelling increase, need to seek medical attention | **Alternative recommendation：** Clinically proven natural healing-promoting ingredients： •Medical grade honey dressing (containing catalase) *Aloe Vera Gel (purity>99%) • Vitamin E oil (need to be used after scabbing) It is important to remember: any non-sterilized item that comes into contact with the wound may cause infection. A 2019 study in the Journal of Wound Care showed that the secondary infection rate of home therapy is 3.2 times higher than that of standard care. It is recommended to give priority to following the doctor's instructions to treat the wound. Please consult a registered physician before trying alternative therapies.