Both carbon and nitrogen are necessary for the composting. process. Proper blending of green and brown materials allows the microbes to work. well and will keep your pile odor free. A general rule of thumb to follow is: 1 part. green material to 3 parts brown.
For cuts, burns, abrasions, insect bites, and other injuries, apply coconut oil more often, ideally soak a bandage and keep the oil in contact with the injured tissue 12-24 hours a day until healed. The longer the coconut oil can remain in contact with the skin, the faster the healing.
If you have experienced an injury, such as a cut, laceration or burn, keep the area moist and covered while it heals. You can use raw shea butter or coconut oil to keep the wound moist. This may help prevent a scar or keep a scar from getting too large, deep or itchy. The omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in both shea butter and coconut oil have been shown to inhibit keloid scar tissue and repair skin. (1, 2) Additionally, because shea butter and coconut oil are very effective at moisturizing the skin, they can be part of a continued regimen to help minimize some scarring.