Effective Home Remedies for Bruises

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Bruises are a common problem known to many, especially parents of small children. Active, curious toddlers often get injured, resulting in bruises. To minimize their occurrence, it’s important to know what measures to take for bruises and to use effective home remedies.

Treating Bruises with Home Remedies

  1. Cold is the first and most effective remedy for bruises. If your child has sustained a bruise, gently rub the affected area and apply something cold to it, such as a spoon or a coin. You can also keep a special 'treatment' coin in the freezer for emergencies.

If there is nothing cold available, soak a towel in cold water and apply it to the fresh bruise as a compress. These simple actions can help prevent a bruise from forming.

  1. In nature, an excellent home remedy can be found – plantain. Pick a leaf of plantain and apply it to the fresh bruise or an already formed bruise. This method is very effective.

  2. Cabbage leaves also have properties similar to plantain. It is especially good to use a chilled cabbage leaf for fresh bruises. For old bruises, make a compress: apply a cabbage leaf to the affected area, wrap it in plastic, and cover it with a wool scarf. Keep it on for at least an hour.

  3. Potato is another popular home remedy for bruises and contusions. Simply cut a tuber in half and apply it to the bruise. You can also make a healing mask from grated raw potato.

  4. For treating old bruises, remedies with bardana can be used. However, this method is more suitable for adults, as a bardana mask can cause a strong burning sensation.

  5. You can also prepare healing ice for bruises by mixing 50% vodka and 50% water, then freezing this mixture in molds. This ice is excellent for treating bruises, contusions, and bags under the eyes.

It is important to note that if bruises appear frequently and from minor injuries, it is necessary to see a doctor.

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Also read:

How to Get Rid of a Bruise. Hematoma.

Bruise. Home Remedies for Bruises.