🔥 Urgent Response Protocol
Minor Burns & Kitchen Scalds
अग्नि दग्ध (Agni Dagdha) · Acute Pitta Aggravation & Rakta Heat
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When to visit ER?
Burns larger than 3 inches, burns on face/hands/genitals, charred black/white skin, or severe blistering demand immediate Emergency Room care (Dial 108/911).
Immediate cooling protocols for superficial 1st & minor 2nd degree burns from kitchen steam, hot oil, or scalding water without blistering.
⏱️ 3-Step Immediate Action Protocol
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0–60s
Step 1: Immediate First Response (0–60 Seconds)
Immediately hold the burned area under gentle cool running tap water (NOT ice) for 10–15 minutes until intense stinging subsides.
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5–15m
Step 2: Kitchen Dispensary Countermeasure
Apply a thick layer of fresh cold Aloe Vera gel mixed with a drop of raw Honey or 100-times washed cow ghee (Shatadhauta Ghrita) gently over the area. Do not rub.
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24h
Step 3: Stabilization & Next 24 Hours
Dust with finely powdered dry licorice (Yashtimadhu) or apply cold full-fat cow milk compress. Leave open or loosely covered with sterile gauze.
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Never Do This (Contraindications):
NEVER apply ice directly (causes frostbite tissue death), toothpaste, butter, or mustard oil on fresh raw burns. Never puncture blisters.