Bloody Nose Remedies

My GF daughter who is 14 years old started having chronic nose bleeds. Her diet sucks. Nothing but fast food junk. She never goes outside. Pale skin with no vitamin D. I put her on a good multi-vitamin 2x/daily One A Day Women's Multivitamin Tablets, Multivitamins for Women that I bought at wal-mart. After 3 weeks, her nose bleeds have disappeared.

Each tablet contains Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Iodine, Copper, Biotin, Iron, Selenium, Chromium, Calcium, Zinc, and Manganese. One A Day Women's Multivitamin is ideal for women who are proactive about their health.

15 days after the last cauterization (above post), I had #2 cauterization by a different ENT (#1 doc out of town) due to a nose bleed on the 12th day after #1. Big difference. He numbed both nostrils, noticed that the vessel hadn't actually been cauterized, provided me with a sheet of Do's (frequent applications of saline solution, a saline gel, humidifer and I hope EC will allow the nose spray Afrin to be mentioned to stop any potential bleeds over the next 10 days, sneeze with mouth open, barely barely blow and acetaminophen if needed; and Don'ts (bend over, heavy exercise, avoid alcohol and anything that dehydrates the body). No excruciating headache; teeth, roof of mouth, side of cheek didn't hurt, no drowning sensation, and my nose wasn't blackened by the chemical. I actually wore a mask for the first week after #1 because the outside of my nose looked like caked-on blood. #1 doc didn't have any reasons for enlarge blood vessels; #2 said it was due to dryness. The latter is now my ENT.

Dear Marsh,

Oh, no. I'm sorry to hear it! Two weeks without blowing your nose? I would be miserable, too. I too wonder about the sneezing possibility.

In the 80's I had a blood vessel cauterized in my nose because I had been having daily nose bleeds. I don't think I have had a nosebleed on that side since! So I hope it works as well for you.

Could you take mucinex to help keep the fluids thin? I am assuming you are keeping well hydrated? That is important to keep things thin. Also, dairy tends to make people make more mucous, and might be best avoided for a time. If you have any allergies contributing to your mucous production, nettle might help. I take a couple of capsules twice a day for allergies.

I hope it is a long term help and you get past this acute misery soon!

~Mama to Many~

Thanks Charity & Jewel, I tried the BMS and assessed foods and spices. It turned out to be an enlarge blood vessel. If there's anyone out there who has suggestions on how to avoid in the future, please post!

Cayenne works to stop bleeding pretty much anywhere. Amazing spice that works, thanks to EC and their contributors!

Like you, I started experiencing very light anterior nosebleeds Oct 2020. Got better while in a humid location. Returned and the bleeds began again. The ENT diagnosed an enlarged blood vessel and chemically cauterized it today. My sinuses are so stuffed, I can't swallow without feeling like I'm drowning much less breathe. Miserable. Any thoughts on how to calm the sinuses? Not allowed to blow for 2 long weeks. Thinking out loud here but what happens if sneezing occurs? Wouldn't the pressure be worse than blowing? :-(

BTW - I tried castor oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, coconut oil with tea tree, colloidal silver, ACV and cayenne paste. Guessing none worked due to it being an enlarged blood vessel which the doc said was big about the size of a lentil.

At the moment applying arnica on the outside and aloe vera on the outside and opening of the nostril. Skin alread raw from nasal drip.

Hello Marsh from Colorado,

Blackstrap Molasses is what I use for nose bleeds. Last year in the height of COVID I shared this one with some friends who had nose bleeds. I usually heat the water, a cup will do, and stir in a pinch of baking soda. it usually works first time around. if not the second day should do it.

HisJewel

Nose bleeds, use Vicks brand ointment on Q tip in the nose to keep from being dry or chapped. Make sure foods or medicines are not thinning your blood too much. Many spices and foods are blood thinners. Water and mineral salt balance affects mucus and blood thickness. I used to drink lots of water but not much salt. I learned the hard way. Most minerals have a salt form. I'm still learning. : )

Anterior nosebleeds began in the Fall when blowing my nose. Tried humidifiers, and a creme the Dr prescribed that caused them to be more severe (still not bad but more than a little blood like before). I read that ayurvedic medicine recommends Sesame Oil.

Started about 2 weeks ago, applying 3-4 times/day and definitely at night. No bleeds! This week I got a little confidant and was only applying 1-2/day. The bleed returned.

Will try the little tabs and tomato juice mentioned in Bruce's electrolyte post from 2017. Thanks!

Another site says stop taking garlic and cayenne for nose bleeds.

I was dealing with some kind of nose condition I never had in my life. Blood and what ever at the back of my nose. If I blew my nose. Or cleaned it, blood would come on the Kleenex. All this started at the beginning of February. I tried cleaning nostrils with water and hydrogen peroxide, iodine mixed in water and even using some antibiotic ointment. They slowed things down, but did not heal the condition, maybe eventually it would have healed. About 2 days ago I decided to give the baking soda molasses cure a go to see if it could help with this. I drank about ¼ cup 3 times yesterday. Today no bleeding, Praise The Lord!

Here is a YouTube video that shows how to make it.

Be encouraged, HisJewel

My seven year old has always been prone to nosebleeds. It got to the point that he would have a nose bleed every day.

I started giving him 1 alfalfa tablet each day, just the Now brand.

I have been doing this for 3-4 weeks. He has missed a dose here and there but he has not had a nose bleed in at least a couple of weeks.

I suspect the vitamin K in the alfalfa is what helps the most, though alfalfa is very nutritious over all.

In fact, when we had goats, we would seek out and buy alfalfa hay for our goats because it provided better nutrition for them than most hays.

~Mama to Many~

Just a short update. All winter long I only had two medium, easy to stop nose bleeds. And no humidifier, either. Whew!

Tried a lot of things for my nose bleeds. Tried taking cayenne capsules. Might have helped a little, but not much. Then, out of the blue, started putting 3 shakes of cayenne pepper and 3 shakes of ginger in my pancake mix daily, and -- no more bleeding! I was amazed, and very happy.

Yes, I learned this the hard way- NEVER eat raw garlic on an empty stomach. I just lost all my breakfast and vitamins I took after eating raw garlic, first. Should have been last!

NUUN

What electrolyte tablets are you using and where do you get them?

I travel with a guy who always carries the small cans of v8 juice. I never saw him drink them, so asked why? He said if ever someone has a health issue (dizzy, heart, sugar) they should immediately drink a can--it provides all the needed electrolytes and you can get started without an iv. Can't hurt, so why not keep this in your bag of tricks.

As a small boy, I had frequent nosebleeds most commonly in the mountains or in dry deserts. As time progressed, so did my nosebleeds. I am 55 and even in San Francisco at sea level with 50% humidity I am still getting them. I was tested and confirmed to have a low platelet count.

My biggest frustration is when the bleeds occurred. I had no control: at a business presentation, friends party, or the beginning of a family trip. Once I get them I would pinch to get it stopped and rest quietly for the next few days with no activity. I would go to the Ear / nose / throat doctor 10 times a year and have had at least 20 different bleeders cauterized.

The good news, is, with trial and error over the last 4 years, I have found a home remedy, safe, and easy to manage.

Initially I assumed my trigger point was humidity. So, for years I tried ointments and saline sprays, but I still got the nosebleeds. I tried drinking more water 80 ounces a day (I am a 165 lb person) to be better hydrated, not much help.

One day I had a big client meeting and worried as my sinus felt dry. I decided to look at what my doctor sees in my nose. I purchased a small 3” convex compact mirror that has 15 x magnification and a high intensity pen light. This was unbelievable. It was the beginning to finding the solution. You may need to get a nose hair trimmer to see more clearly. You now can at any time, (I do this every morning before work) take a look in the mirror and see if there is a possible nose bleed that may occur in the next several hours .

You can determine if there are dry scabs which make break away to cause a bleed; you can also see the healthy tissue. I was now able to decide my activity for the day based on how the tissues look. Pink and moist : excellent, not to worry. Scabs evident and dry: trouble .

With the mirror and flashlight, I could now experiment. I tried the saline spray, ointments, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, etc. Nothing really made a difference. Red wine the night before, you bet, lots of scabs in the morning. Interestingly, the scabs seemed to be more evident in the early morning and as the day progressed, the scabs got smaller.

Randomly one day I had severely bloody spots in my nose. I drank an 18 ounce Gatorade, and about 1 hour later and I looked into my nose again, the bloody spots were GONE! All these years I assumed it was the outside environment; at the end of the day, it was internal hydration. Gatorade has sugar, salt, potassium, magnesium which give you electrolytes and somehow it was able to hydrate me unlike plain water.

Because of all the sugar in Gatorade, I came across a product and I swear by them. They are small tablets that come in a sleeve which I keep in my overnight bag (along with an extra mirror and pen light). They are ½ the cost of Gatorade and they have NO SUGAR. I play squash, swim, and run regularly, and these tablets are fantastic energy as well. The electrolytes make a significance in my endurance.

Now, Anytime I see scabs in my mirror, I take a tablet in a 12 ounce of water and in one hour, I am safe to play in any activity, even at elevations, or dry deserts.

So, to finish this story with a happy ending, it has been over 2 years, and I have not had a single nose bleed. Anytime I am flying longer than 3 hours, hiking in the mountains, I take my electrolyte tablet.

I wish you all the best and I hope this story can help you reduce or even eliminate your nosebleeds too.

Just used the coconut oil for my son's dry sinuses (which caused frequent bloody noses). It was very soothing and helpful, much more than saline solution.

One of my teenage sons was getting frequent nose bleeds. Sometimes daily and they seemed to come on for no reason. I encouraged him to start taking a spoonful of blackstrap molasses each day. He is really good about taking stuff if he thinks it will help. For months he has been taking Blackstrap Molasses almost daily. We realized yesterday that he does not get nosebleeds anymore. Can we be positive this is why? Well, no, but I think it is quite likely.

This son knows the benefits of blackstrap. He feeds it to his goats when they are low on iron. They also drink more water when he puts blackstrap in it, which is great in the summer to keep them well hydrated. We even saw it restore the color of the coat of an older goat when taken over a number of weeks.

~Mama to Many~

WARNING!

I started having a light nosebleed last spring, I-4 times. It subsided and began this past March 2015, but got heavier. My PC finally referred me to "ENT" after I pressed the issue of something being wrong. I'm not a smoker or use alcohol, etc. My intake has been healthy for years, this shouldn't be happening. I visited an "ENT" (ear, nose, throat) physician today. The visit was much needed; the doctor found that I had one enlarged blood-vessel in my right nostril. The doctor performed treatment, then sealed/capped the vessel. Dryness causes the vessel to enlarge.

There are many causes of nosebleeds, don't diagnose your condition! If anyone suffers with this agitation, please, get to an "ENT" clinic or inform your PC so he/she can refer you.

Pay attention to your body changes. Don't delay your health!

God Bless :)

In addition to Witchazel, I cured recurring or frequent nosebleeds w/ one or two topical applications of Cod Liver Oil, indicating a Vit-A deficiency (also started taking A-gelcaps). Eggs & Butter are the two main sources of naturally occurring or preformed Vit-A.

Hi Donna

Amazing! Thank God for resolve to stop the nosebleeds. I'm certain that your daughter is over-joyed! I'm so glad to view your post on a home remedy, "Witch Hazel" to stop nose bleeding.A Nosebleed can be very embarrassing and irritating, especially when it occurs suddenly, out-of-nowhere.

B-Blessed~~~

Witch Hazel on a q-tip put directly on the inner membrane of the nose helps stop the bleeding of a bloody nose almost immediately. One to 2 applications is all it takes. My daughter gets a bloody nose on almost a weekly basis. Works every time.

A few yrs ago I had periodic nose bleeds particularly in the dry winter. Applying Cod Liver Oil directly over the entire surface of the nose a few times proved totally successful as I have had no recurrence to date.

WARNING!

Cauterize nose procedure was a big mistake for my family. It took 10+ years to fully recover! Even if you get massive gushers that make other people want to call 911, find alternative solutions.

Nose bleeds can be caused by so many other conditions in the body.

Keep the nose moist. Try natural oragnic salve, cocnut or olive oil. Stay hydrated with good water. Don't strain to hard on the toilet. (high blood pressure)

avoid nasty chemical fumes, dust, smoke.

Blow your nose when it has mucous.

Prevention is key.

Avoid Petroleum jellies including "vasiline" thesae lead to chronic sinus problems.

Diet, diet, diet

Good luck but consider a new doctor if they want you to burn or freeze your bleed.

My nose bleeds at least 3 times a month. A wet, cold towel or a bottle of cold water at the back of the neck could really stop nose bleed. Been using them for years!

This evening my three year old was playing on a bed and tumbled off and hit his face on a chair. He had a terrible nosebleed from it. It may be the worst nosebleed I have ever seen. He had blood coming out of his nose and his mouth. I held him and wiped up blood with clean clothes (trying to stay very calm, since I know my reaction will affect him, all the while wondering if I should take him to Urgent Care or the ER...little ones bleeding can be scary! ) The blood just kept coming. I thought of cayenne pepper, but knew that would really upset him. The Lord kindly reminded me of Geranium Essential Oil. My daughter went to get that, and the Lavender Essential Oil. I put a drop of Geranium Essential Oil on his forehead with my finger and also wiped what was left on his nose and cheeks. I put another drop on my finger and held it to the roof of his mouth. In less than 60 seconds, the bleeding stopped. It was amazing. I was so grateful! I put some Lavender on him also as it is soothing.

I was still watching him carefully. I tried to put ice on his forehead/nose, but he didn't like that. He really wanted me to take off his bloody clothes. So I changed him and gave him some smoothie I had in the fridge. (He said his mouth hurt...I guess from the oil. I wouldn't normally use it straight or internally but was wanting to act quickly. I don't think it burned him but I think he didn't like the taste.) In 15 minutes he was riding his scooter on the porch.

At bedtime he has a couple of small red marks on his nose, but no bruise. Geranium is good to prevent bruises and goose eggs, too. I need to put some in my purse. I never want to be without geranium!

Had he acted oddly during the evening or had excessive swallowing, I would have taken him in to be seen, but he seemed quite himself. (Excessive swallowing can be an indication that there is still bleeding happening.)

Yea for Geranium Essential Oil!

~Mama to Many~

That area of the lip is called a vestibule (like the gutter) in the mouth. Some times the attachement tissue from free lip to gum wall (frenum) can make it hard for some to place a roll of anything in there to stop bleeding. I used a cold gel pack on the back, base of my neck to stop a nosebleed, works fast!

Since I was 13 I have been having nosebleeds due to a hereditary disease called HHT, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, also known as Osler Weber Rendu syndrome. Primarily the symptoms are nosebleeds, however there are complications internally which have no symptoms. These telangiectasias or vascular malformations can be located in the lungs, brain, liver or gi tract. They are known as AVM's. I have been successful with using the ice pack method applied in the neck to stop the nosebleed. I have also taken cold orange juice at the onset and it helps stop the bleeding. The cayenne pepper has been the best because it prevents having the nosebleed and if I do have one its duration is very short. I would like to recommend anyone that has frequent nosebleeds especially if it is in the family to check out more info on HHT. This disorder is "more than a nosebleed". Thanks for all the great information on your site.

Hi guys, My sinuses were thinned out as a child from years on the ventilin mask and my nose used to bleed heavily all the time until I was a teenager. You can squeeze your nostril for a while and roll some kleenex and put it in your nose and wait for it to stop. Also what really worked for me is getting my nose cauterized by the doctor. I wish I had gotten that earlier. Now my nose doesnt bleed anymore, I might get a little bit of blood in my snot but thats it. You guys should try it it really works. My nose went from bleeding once a week or so to 0-1 times a year.

On a FULL stomach - finely cut up a clove of garlic (raw is the only way I do this) swallow it down. (I put it on a spoon and add a bit of syrup on top & drink it down with milk. That Ends my nosebleeds.

Note: If your stomach starts to burn then you did not have enough food in to be a sponge from the acid in the garlic. So then just quickly eat bread and sip milk till it goes away. (I have done this before! ) milk coats the stomach and the bread is a great sponge.

You can also just use your fingers to apply pressure to your gum right above the space between your two front teeth. A CPR & first Aid instructor told me this and it really seems to make sense, yet barely anyone recommends this technique.