Reaching for a too-hot pot, spilling just-brewed coffee, or splattering sizzling cooking oil on your skin can all lead to painful burns. For minor burns, soaking the scalded area in cool water for about five minutes should help soothe pain. But for extra help in alleviating the ache and swelling associated with burns, certain natural remedies may come in handy.
Aloe vera (an herb shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties) has been shown to speed up healing from burns. In fact, the American Academy of Family Physicians suggests using aloe vera to treat first-degree burns (a type of burn marked by redness, pain, and slight swelling when pressure is applied to the skin). There's some also some evidence that honey can help relieve burns by boosting the immune system.
Not at all types of burns can be treated with natural remedies, however. If you're in doubt about the severity of a burn, make sure to consult your health-care provider as soon as possible.
My 10 year old daughter just burned her finger yesturday on a hot pan while making french toast. Cold water and aloe worked good for her. Forgot about honey. I have heard that burn centers are considering the use of honey for severe burns.