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TIL that licking your wounds can help speed up their healing. Saliva contains a variety of compounds, such as enzymes like lysozyme and peroxidase, and growth factors that can help reduce infection and promote tissue repair. It helps in keeping the wound moist, which can aid the healing process.

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