DevilSolution Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Does pouring salt on a wound actually kill bacteria? say, a cracked tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nota_Bene Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshalscienceguy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajnish Kaushik Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It do kill them but its too painful so be ready for the pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Externet Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 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. Please delete if improper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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