If the wound becomes infected or causes pain,a little warm oil with a pinch of turmeric can be applied to the spot for relief. Rarely are antibiotics needed to stop infections. All said and done for the Indian woman who wishes to look beautiful in the traditional fashion,her shringar is never complete without the wearing of a sparkling nose ornament. The kangaan or the bangle as it is more popularly known is the most wonderful piece of jewellery. This ornament has been worn by Indian women with a lot of pride.
Ancient sculpture show that it was worn by dancers, queens and also sometimes by the kings.
Mostly these bangles are made of glass. These colored glass bangles have a lot of significance. The green ones are mostly worn on auspicious occasions like festivals, marriages etc. The black colored ones are actually combined with the green and red ones and placed on the brides hand to ward of evil, bring her luck and prosperity. These colored glass and metal bangles are also used to enhance the beauty of the hand by wearing the same color of the dress.