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Arnica
Posted by Lilly (FL) on 08/19/2024
★★★★★
Arnica is
The Number One treatment for bruising. Like
EVER.
Arnica pellets. Arnica cream.
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Castor Oil
Posted by Jenn (New York, NY) on 08/19/2024
★★★★★
I walked into the corner of a bed post on my way out of the house and got an immediate hard lump and black bruising right below the knee. I went out for about 20 minutes to run an errand, where I shook the leg a little bit - I'm a big proponent of also shaking off the trauma as animals do. I checked this site and slathered on some castor oil and it felt soothed immediately. Lavender essential oil was recommended on this site, but since I didn't have any I searched for other essential oils for bruising. Lemon oil was recommended, so I put on a couple of drops over the castor oil. It's been about 24 hours and it's still a bit tender but feeling better. I imagine many things would work. If if ever happens again I may try butter and/or turmeric.
Moringa Oil
Posted by Dvan34 (Calexico, CA) on 05/01/2024
★★★★★
In June of 2023 my wife had a Vertigo attack and fell in the backyard while watering. She fractured her pelvis in two places and entered the hospital. A few days later she was tranferred to Yuma Medical hospital. She had extensive bruising on both legs and her groins. By extensive I mean complete black bruises covering her legs and groin areas. I had a bottle of Moringa oil and began applying it. Almost immediately we could see that it was helping. Since I did not live in Yuma I asked the nurses if they would apply it when I was not there. They had noted the effects already. the doctor in charge also was advised and she authorized using the oil. In a short time the bruising began to disappear. Our daughter took photos of before and after and showed them to my wife's personal physician here. Needless to say they were amazed at how quickly the oil healed the bruises and reduced the pain.
Moringa Oil
Posted by Dvan34 (So. Calif) on 03/31/2024
★★★★★
The Benefits off Moringa oil
My wife experienced a fall and severe injuries, a skull fracture, and 2 pelvis fractures resulting from Vertigo. Unfortunately, the oil did not eliminate Vertigo but did help the extensive bruising on her legs and lower body. Even the nurses and doctors were astounded by how quickly the black bruises and pain subsided. It was amazing. They quickly approved for treatment.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Barb H (Somerest) on 11/25/2023
★★★★★
I fell flat on my face (nose mostly! ) healing clear some hay in a field. A cut my nose, plus it bled a lot. The surgery told me I had to go to hospital as I was beginning to bruise up. No broken bones and they put a couple of strip stitches on the cut. The next day, I was swollen all round my eyes, and big bags of soft bruising under the eyes. By the evening, the black bruising was also on my cheeks. I had put a cold flannel on them. Came on to your site and found these posts. Although I know that ACV is good for a lot of things, I had never heard it used for bruising or swellings, but thought I would try it. I found it nothing short of miraculous. The bubbles under my eyes contracted within 10 mins (yes they came back up again later) but when I put more ACV on, they went down again. Over the next couple of days the bruising sank lower until it was at and beyond my jawline, so I bathed my whole bruised face with the stuff. The healing has been incredible. Yes, I still have some patches of dark bruising, but most of my face is now the yellow colour of healing.
Thank you to all the posters who recommended this treatment.
Arnica Gel
Posted by El (los angeles ) on 02/25/2023
★★★★★
higher dosage of arnica worked for me
I used 500 miligrams of Arnica pills for about 5-6 days prior to a procedure on my face that usually leaves me very bruised. This time I had no bruising. The small dosage I was using before had not worked. I was using the homeopathic dosage. My take is to make sure you are using enough arnica before your procedures or after injury.
Comfrey
Posted by Katzie (Calgary ) on 07/26/2021
You could try a Castor Oil Pack (Edgar Cayce's favorite healing method). Lots of info on this site about them. In a pinch I have used the castor oil from the baby aisle along with one of those pet pee-pads (blue/white cotton), as a pack and it still works. I read a study that states the Packs bring forth T11 Leukocyte (healing cells) to the area, and it seems your poor arm could really use a bit of that. It is very soothing too.
PS - next time you take a blow that hard, immediately put some ACV on the site and no bruise will ever come. I'm sure this site has other preventative ideas for bruises too.
Take care of yourself, you deserve it.
Comfrey
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 07/22/2021
I've never actually "treated" a bruise but, if I did, I would massage in some cayenne extract - or cayenne tea - let it dry and then some DMSO. I was always bruised and banged up when I was younger but I don't even remember the last time I had a bruise and it's been years since I had a nasty bruise like THAT but they've never bothered me. But if I got one and it did bother me, that's what I'd do. Then I'd probably and promptly forget about it.
Comfrey
Posted by Barbara (PX) on 07/22/2021
Arnica cream is the best for bruises!!
Comfrey
Posted by Sharon (Stoneridge, NY) on 07/22/2021
★★★☆☆
The arm is not red, it is more like the color of the first photo. It is on my left arm.
Appreciate feedback as I am in a quandary. I have been applying comfrey salve. Little results for 2 days. Thank you in advance.
Arnica Gel, Aloe
Posted by EC (Indianapolis, IN) on 05/19/2021
★★★★★
Bruise:
I crushed my right ring finger with my 20 lb. cast iron skillet 3 days ago. I have alternately used arnica gel and fresh aloe gel as often as I thought about it during the past 3 days. Even though my finger is purple from top to bottom, it really never hurt that much and the swelling has gone down amazingly quickly. Everyone thinks it must be broken because of how awful it looks but no worries at all!
Arnica Gel
Posted by Wendy (Dublin, OH) on 01/16/2021
★★★★★
I love Arnica! A number of years ago, I was walking my dog in the snow around my block, slipped & fell hard and directly onto both my knees! Made it home, and slathered the arnica on both knees. I'd say both bruises were @3-4 inches in diameter. Well, within a few hours the pain was gone, and in about 3-4 days no more bruises.
Arnica Gel
Posted by Maggie (Idaho) on 01/15/2021 36 posts
★★★★★
Now that I'm older, bruises takes months to disappear. Got a quarter size bruise the other day and read here on Earth Clinic that arnica gel is great for bruises so tried a gel I have that has arnica in it. The day after I put it on I could tell it was working. After 3 days of putting it on twice a day, the bruise was gone.
Vegetable Oil
Posted by Kathleen (Medford ) on 08/27/2018
Using Vicks or Mentholatum ointment, I knew gets rid of bruises fast... used TID [three times a day], smart thinking.
Butter
Posted by Alice (New York ) on 02/08/2017
★★★★★
Bruise cure : Pleeeeease try putting butter (not margarine or spread) on your bruise as soon as you get it. The hematoma won't even form. I am amazed at this and all who know me are swearing by this.
Essential Oils
Posted by Julie (Melbourne) on 12/05/2016
★★★★★
Lavender Essential Oil for Bruising and Impact Injuries
A few years ago, friend told me that a large ceramic water urn fell off a table onto her big toe. It immediately started to change colour and the pain was incredible. Someone had a bottle of lavender essential oil with him and told her to apply that straight away. She placed it all over and under her toe and shortly the colour started to return to normal and the pain receded. She had no bruising and no more pain!
Shortly after, I seriously jammed my finger, right on the nail. It was already turning blue when I applied lavender oil and to my delight, the pain receded and instead of the whole nail being blue, I had one spot about the size of a pin-head. I applied the oil three times during that day only. There was no pain or pressure on the finger at all after the first application.
One day, I was talking with a friend and we heard a bang and a heavy metal door had slammed on her 10 year-old daughter's finger. She was in a great deal of pain and was crying bitterly, hardly able to breath. I asked her and her mum if they would mind if I put some lavender oil on it. They happily agreed. It is so good, I carry it in my handbag wherever I go. I took out my little bottle and I applied it all around the impact site, top and bottom. It was already blue but within a few minutes she said it was feeling a lot better and off she went to play with the other children. That afternoon, before I left, I put some more on it and by that time, it wasn't blue and she smiled as she said it wasn't hurting any more.
I have read the comments on lavender oil causing breast enlargement in young boys, but I also read opposing comments that pointed out that this came from bad science and assumptions and therefore not a sound enough reason to "throw out the baby with the bathwater", in this case, the Godsend, lavender essential oil.
I have used it also for burns from boiling water, steam, oven trays, hot cast iron pans, etc. Each time it has removed the pain and prevented blisters or removed those which had already formed.
It is truly amazing!!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kate (Lowell, Ma) on 05/11/2016
★★★★★
Last week, I tripped walking up the stairs:( I ended up bruising my toe pretty badly to the point that I was walking with a limp because it hurt to put any weight on my foot. When I got home, I started by icing my foot, followed by an Epsom salt soak. It brought the swelling down a little, but not the pain or bruising. After the second day of pain, I came to Earth Clinic and saw rave reviews for ACV.
I soaked a cotton ball in ACV and left it on my toe for 20 minutes. I repeated this process twice a day and within 36 hrs, I was healed. No more pain; no more bruise. Thanks Earth Clinic!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Zoe (Methley) on 11/05/2015
★☆☆☆☆
No I tried it Apple Cider Vinegar and dosnt work as good as people make out yes it's lightened it but hasn't gone n still pritty dark and I had it on my eye for quiet a long time every 10 minutes and over night woke up and it's still there n pritty yellow hadn't took swelling down either
Castor Oil
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 07/13/2015
★★★★★
My daughter had a bruise on her forearm that was really bothering her. The bruise was purple and swollen. I had her put some castor oil on it at bedtime. When she woke up the next day, the bruising was noticeably better and the swelling was gone!
~Mama to Many~
Pineapple
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 06/21/2015
To Debra Dee (Boston Ma) ----
Just want to add that pineapple from Hawaii is GMO whereas other produce from Hawaii is not GMO.
Namaste, Om
Pineapple
Posted by Debbra Dee (Boston, Ma) on 06/21/2015
★★★★★
I have taken bromelain, the enzyme created from pinapple, immediately following major surgery (oral and sinus) and have had ZERO bruising and swelling, and minimal pain. I also added tart cherry and arnica. I just now took a really bad tumble down some slippery steps and am going to do the the same thing. Fingers crossed I can head off the bruising and pain this time.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Zark (Australia) on 09/02/2014
★★★★★
Apple Cider Vinegar works very well!
A very dear friend of mine was in the passenger seat during a car accident. Her face was quite badly cut and bruised when the airbag activated.
We recommended ACV and it worked beautifully. All the bruising and swelling cleared nicely. The first morning after the accident she woke with swelling around her mouth (the airbag hit her mouth and cut it quite badly), she applied the ACV and the swelling quickly went down. 3 weeks later and it is healing beautifully and it looks like there won't be any scars.
It stung a bit so we diluted it until tolerable, she found that it would only sting at first and then after a few minutes the sting would cease to be an issue when ACV was reapplied. ACV can dry the skin out a little (nothing major), in which case you just need some moisturiser.
