How to get rid of a bruise
Bruises can give out many problems if you’re trying to make them disappear. The damage is not on clear view. It is under your skin. Still, there are a few remedies that can penetrate the skin surface and accelerate healing. Some of them prevent bruising in the first place. Others would only help your body making them disappear.
So, consider for yourself the following home remedies:
- Arnica Montana: This is a useful herb to counter pain and bruising. It has many anti-inflammatory substances. The skin is capable of absorbing these substances and healing more rapidly. They reduce swelling and aid in reducing irritation and skin rash.
- Bromelain: It comes from the pineapple, and instead of a substance it is a heterogeneous mix of enzymes. All of them have anti-inflammatory properties and reduce not only bruising but also the associated swelling.
- Quercetin: This is a flavonoid, and it comes from fruits mainly. Similar to the above, it has anti-inflammatory potential and a soothing effect.
- Vitamin K cream: This vitamin is essential for the clotting process. You can take vitamin K as an oral supplement, but also in topical creams. In this presentation, vitamin K will act exactly where it should, and may improve your bruises faster than other remedies.
- R.I.C.E: It stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. R.I.C.E is a method used to recover from a variety of health problems, especially musculoskeletal problems, but also skin bruises. By following these recommendations, we are reducing blood flow in the problem area, which reduces swelling and gives time to our body to naturally heal.
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