The cold limits the extent of the bruises
In the absence of the essential Arnica in granules or ointment, immediately apply cold for 15 to 20 minutes for it to be effective: the coolness limits internal bleeding and, in addition, relieves. To do this, put ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a cloth (so as not to burn the skin). Failing that, a bag of frozen vegetables, placed in a cloth, will be perfect. If you’re outside, run to buy a very cold aluminum can to deal with the most urgent.
Green clay activates resorption
As a poultice, green clay decongests.
The recipe for the green clay poultice to treat bruises
• Dissolve the powder (in pharmacies or organic stores) in cold water to obtain a thick paste.
• Apply a good thickness (about 1 cm) on the bruise and leave on for 1 to 2 hours, or overnight.
The more you repeat these poultices during the day, the faster it will heal.
Comfrey decongests
Anti-inflammatory and decongestant, comfrey is also known to treat bruises. Two options… The first is the decoction.
The recipe for comfrey decoction
• Place 200 g of roots in cold water and boil for 12 minutes.
• Leave to infuse for another 15 minutes and apply in the form of compresses, as often as possible.
Second solution, the poultice.
Comfrey poultice recipe
• Wash, dry and grind a sufficient quantity of leaves (depending on the size of the bruise).
• Apply them as a poultice to the lesion, maintaining them with a compress or bandage. Renew twice a day, if possible.
Without forgetting the Synthol!
Arrived 90 years ago in our pharmacies, the Synthol solution was very quickly a huge success in relieving minor sores. Unfortunately, it has not been found for months (just like the gel that appeared a little later): a rupture linked to a supply problem with one of the active ingredients. But everything is being done to get it back on the market quickly. So much the better. Because we all have the memory of this famous bottle containing an amber yellow liquid in its curious black box (to protect it from the light) which inevitably sat enthroned in the family medicine cabinets. Remember also his famous advertising slogan “It feels good where it hurts”. The use of this legendary solution has been passed down from mother to daughter. In case of contusion, blue, it was quickly taken out to apply it to the injured area. This adjunctive treatment based on salicylic acid and other ingredients is used to decongest and soothe mild trauma (for children over 7 and adults).
For further
The right reflexes to treat bruises
Why do I always have bruises
