Saturday, May 10, 2008

Remedies for Bruises

Bruises home remedies and natural cures according to home remedies website...

Use of Comfrey tea
Apply buchu or Comfrey tea on the bruise. This will prevent discoloration of skin and reduce the pain.

Ice pack
Apply ice pack to the bruise. This will reduce pain and inflammation. Please do not try this remedy on broken skin.

Heating pads
A day after using ice packs, apply heating pads to the affected area, this will dilate blood vessels and improve circulation.

Application of apple cider vinegar
Apply apple cider vinegar and cold water on the bruise.

Heinz vinegar

Apply Heinz vinegar to the bruise using a cotton ball. This will speed up the healing process.

Help of herbal flowers
Steep mullein flowers into olive oil and apply it on the bruise.

Raw egg
Break a raw egg and apply the content on the bruise.

Arnica benefits

Leaves of Arnica plant may be used in an ointment and can be applied to skin to treat bruises.