Bruises is
the skin infections, which caused by some injury or burn on the skin. If these
bruises did not get cured on time they can turn into a lifetime scar. There are
so many home remedies to get rid of bruises fast and naturally. The scars of
the bruises should be cured at an early stage. Otherwise, they can lead to
non-removable scars. They can affect the beauty of the persons
You’ve
probably heard doctors on TV shows describing their patients’ ailments and
referring to “numerous contusions.” Contusions can be very serious, but the
vast majority of the time they are simply good, old-fashioned bruises caused by
relatively mild injuries.
Bruises,
known as contusions in the medical field, are characterized by skin
discoloration, pain and swelling. They develop from bleeding under the skin
that occurs when blood vessels are broken.
Usually
starting as pink or red marks, they can become blue or deep purple within
hours. The color tends to be more intense when the broken capillaries are
closer to the surface
Causes
- Injury
- While exercising
- Banging or bumping against something
- Fragile skin
Symptoms
- Mark on the skin (blue, purple, green
or black)
- Pain and swelling on the affected area
Here are the
top home remedies for bruises
Home
Remedies for Bruises
1. Ice
Pack
Apply ice
pack on the bruised area. This will numb the whole area and you won’t feel pain
for several minutes.
2.
Comfrey Leaves
Take fresh
comfrey leaves and make a fine paste. Apply it on the bruise and leave it till
it dries. Then, apply the second layer on it. Let it dry and after that, wash
it off with lukewarm water.
3.
Parsley
Take fresh
parsley and crush it. Apply it on the bruised area. This will make the bruise
go away faster.
4. Witch
Hazel
Take a warm
bath using witch hazel. Witch hazel improves the blood circulation and this
will heal the bruises.
5.
Cabbage
Cabbage can
help in healing the bruise, as well as reducing the swelling. Apply macerated
leaves of cabbage to accelerate the healing process.
6.
Bilberry Extracts
Bilberry
extracts can make the mark vanish, and increase the level of vitamin C.
7.
Cayenne Pepper & Vaseline
Take 1 part
of cayenne pepper and 5 parts of melted Vaseline. Mix it well and apply it on
the bruise (Vaseline mixture should be cold).
8.
Lavender Oil
Take cold
water and put several drops of lavender oil in it. Soak a cloth in this water
and apply it on the bruise. Lavender oil will reduce the swelling and cold
water will provide relief in pain.
9. Tea
Bags
Take sage
tea bags or chamomile tea bags. Soak them in warm water and then, place on the
bruise. This will soothe the pain.
10. Aloe
Vera
Take aloe
vera leaf and apply its gel on the bruised skin. This will provide relief in
pain and swelling.
11. Egg
Rolling
Boil an egg
and peel off the skin of this boiled egg. Place it on the bruised area and
gently roll the warm egg on bruise. This will help in reducing the swelling.
12. Warm
Water
Soak a
cotton ball or a cloth in lukewarm water and place it on the bruise. Slowly and
gently massage on and around the bruise. This will reduce the pain and
swelling.
13.
Pineapple
Eating
pineapple will cure the bruise really fast. You can also consume the fresh
juice of pineapple. This will surely help you out.
14. Lard
Take 1
tablespoon of lard and ½ tablespoon of salt and mix them. Apply it on the
bruise. This will prevent the bruise from getting darker.
15.
Garlic
Eat fresh
and raw garlic. Consume at least 2 cloves of it. This will heal up the bruise
really fast, as it contains antibiotic properties.
17.
Vanilla
Take out
vanilla extract and apply it on the swollen bruise. This will provide relief.
18. Onion
Cut a raw
onion into half and apply the inner part of the onion on the bruise.
Note- Avoid
this home remedy, if your bruise is wounded.
19.
Mullein Flowers
Take some
mullein flowers and steep them in olive oil. Let this oil to reach the room
temperature and then, apply it on the bruise. This will help to let the bruise
fade away, and decrease swelling.
20.
Citrus Fruits
Vitamin C in
citrus fruits aids in rejuvenation of the elasticity of the skin and
fortification of veins, arteries and capillaries. Therefore, eat oranges and
apples to quickly cure the problem.