Is it harmful to lick your own blood when blood is flowing from scratches etc?

Answer 1

We all do it, no matter what all the above say.

They're probably the same people who say they don't eat their boogies!!!

In answer to your question though, saliva is good to clean wounds, but your mouth is a breading ground for germs. If you dribble on your wound it would be better.

Answer 2

depends, u get scratches from sharp objects now those sharp objects might be contaminated in some way. e.g. a rusty knife, so in this case if u lick your blood u will be licking a mixture of blood and rust left by the knife on the wound, the blood ain't harmful but the rust is. so its better than u don't lick it. be careful

and yes saliva has got chemicals to stop blood from flowing, wash the wound thoroughly before u start licking it. even better use dettol and bandage

Answer 3

no, but by licking the scratched part of your body, there is a possiblity that you lick on the bacteria or germs that you got by the scratch. that is why it is advised to clean a scratch or wound with alcohol or antiseptic to prevent germs from entering your body.

Answer 4

No, apparently saliva is a good thing to slow the bleeding. Blood tastes gross tho.

Answer 5

no its not ,in fact its good for you.your spit and tongue have good bacteria in them.same as a dog or cat lick their wounds and heal them selves.not harmful at all.

Answer 6

EEewww that is nasty,but it don't matter cuz it's your own blood,so lick away if you want!

Answer 7

Not at all...saliva helps steralise the wound

Answer 8

that sounds like a good way to get an infected wound!

Answer 9

no the saliva contains items that help stop the bleeding

Answer 10

Maybe