Salt wound

[DevilSolution]

Does pouring salt on a wound actually kill bacteria? say, a cracked tooth.

 

[StringJunky]

I think salt, in sufficient concentration, inhibits bacteria by drawing water out of them via osmosis. This is how it works as a preservative in foodstuffs.

Edited November 6, 2013 by StringJunky

[Nota_Bene]

Though it isn't a good idea to pour salt on an open wound, as it would dry out the wound bed (tissue), and therefore inhibit the healing process as viable tissue can die from it. As for a cracked tooth, use a salt and warm water solution as a mouthwash. About 1 tsp of NaCl to 250 ml warm H2O.

[Marshalscienceguy]

Does pouring salt on a wound actually kill bacteria? say, a cracked tooth.

 

If you have a cracked tooth I would think you be better off going to the dentist. Since regardless of you cleaning an open wound you still risk creating damage if the root is exposed. Yes salt is a common home remedy people use to clean these type of infections. Gargle some salt water. Get a cup of warm water and put a small amount of salt. Mix it and gargle it and spit it out but see a dentist as soon as possible if this is the case.

[Rajnish Kaushik]

It do kill them but its too painful so be ready for the pain

[Externet]

Came to the subject attracted by its title, as somewhere and a long ago, was told certain mercenaries use rock salt instead of lead in shotguns as the wound it produces never heals. If that is true, I do not know.

 

Please, am not trying to hijack, but telling a different effect from the original question as not 'killing bacteria', but seriously affecting all surrounding tissue too.

 

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