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It sterilizes the cut by killing a lot of the bacteria that could infect the wound.

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Q: What does salt water do to bleeding cuts?
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no it dosent because the salt water cuts off the electricity


Is salt water good for cuts?

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No, never. Salt helps to sterilise the wound, although it could be painful!


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Is it bad to gargle salt water?

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