Bruising

What you need to know

Providing this is simple bruising caused by trauma and not any of the underlying blood disorders, there are herbs, supplements and therapies which can help:

The Homoeopathic remedy arnica - both as a lotion and as pills

Bromelain pills

Witch hazel compress

Comfrey - as pills only

St John’s wort pills

Ice packs will bring out the bruising and a cabbage leaf poultice will disperse the bruise and reduce any swelling, Remove the thick central vein from a large cabbage leaf, bruise the leaf with a wooden spoon, warm the leaf in a steamer, microwave or low oven, then apply to the bruised area and wrap tightly with a thin cloth. Leave for 15 minutes and repeat as necessary.

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