Natural Bruises Treatment
Home Remedies for Bruises

Causes of Bruises

• Injuries: Falls, sprains, pinches, and suction can cause bruises.
• Anemia: People who have anemia tend to bruise easily.
• Old Age: Older people also tend to bruise easily because the capillary walls in older people are more fragile and prone to rupture. Also, as people age, their skin becomes thinner and loses some of the protective fatty layer that helps to cushion the blood vessels against injury.
• Medications: Certain medications such as aspirin and other blood thinners can also cause bruising.
• Blood Diseases: Sometimes, unexplained bruising can be indicative of the onset of serious illnesses such as leukemia or hemophilia.

Natural Bruises Treatment

Homeopathic Bruises Treatment

• Arnica montana: This remedy is excellent for any injury to the soft tissues. It is generally the first remedy to use for bruising, especially if the bruises are caused by impact with blunt objects. It is also used for early stages of sprains and strains that result in bruising. The symptoms typically feel worse from touch and motion and feel better with a cold compress and in the open air.
• Bellis perennis: This remedy is helpful for bruises caused by trauma in deeper tissues, especially of the abdomen, the back, and the breasts. It is also used for bruises that do not respond to Arnica. Use this remedy when a bruised area develops swelling and a feeling of stiffness or coldness. Movement and rubbing the injury can bring about improvements.
• Hamamelis: This remedy is effective for injuries to the veins and for black eyes. Usually there is intense soreness associated with the bruise.
• Ledum palustre: This remedy is for bruises that are a result of puncture wounds, as well as for bruise-type injuries such as sprains and strains that have become very puffy and swollen. Cold applications such as ice-packs bring some relief.
• Ruta graveolens: This remedy is helpful for bruising of bone coverings, such as the shin-bone, or from a cartilage or joint injury. The area is very sensitive to touch, and the bone aches.
• Sulphuricum acidum: This remedy is for large, red or black-blue, itchy bruises that do not heal. This remedy is indicated for people who feel tired after a bruising injury or those who tend toward easy bruising.

Natural Bruises Treatment - Vitamins

• Vitamin C: Vitamin C helps to strengthen the collagen around the blood vessels and help to heal bruises and other wounds. In particular, for older people who are prone to bruising, daily supplements of vitamin C at the level of 500 to 1,000 mg can be effective. Also consume fruits that are rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, such as oranges and other citrus fruits.
• Vitamin K: Vitamin K has long been used to promote blood clotting and prevent bleeding. Vitamin K strengthens blood vessel walls, so it also makes people less prone to bruising. The best way to use vitamin K for bruising is to apply a topical Vitamin K 1% cream (Vitamin K Clarifying Cream) to the bruises. To prevent bruising, take 500 mcg of vitamin K daily. **Do not take this vitamin if you are taking blood-thinning medications.**

Natural Bruises Treatment - Herbs

• Arnica: The herb arnica has pain-relieving, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is effective in treating bruises. Apply arnica oil or gel topically over the area of the bruise several times a day.
• St.-John's Wort: Although this herb is famous for its anti-depressant properties, it is in fact also an excellent wound-healing herb. It is useful for treating bruises, burns, cuts and other wounds. Use the oil of this herb and apply it topically over the area of the bruise several times a day.
• Witch hazel: The leaves and bark of witch hazel has astringent properties, making witch hazel an effective herb for all sorts of skin conditions, from bruises to varicose veins.
• Parsley: Some people have reported that repeated applications of crushed parsley leaves to bruises will usually clear up the black-and-blue marks within a day or so.

Natural Bruises Treatment - Essential Oils

• Hyssop
• Lavender
• Geranium