Bruises

Horse chestnut alleviates bruises; reduces tenderness and inflammation; alleviates pain. Apply 2% of aescin containing horse chestnut topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Arnica is a vulnerary; alleviates bruises, pain and other symptoms; reduces inflammation and tenderness. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Blue vervain alleviates bruises and pain. Apply blue vervain containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Borage leaves alleviate bruises and reduce tenderness and inflammation. Apply borage leaves containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Buchu alleviates bruises, pain and other symptoms; reduces inflammation. Apply buchu containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Calendula is a demulcent and an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Comfrey alleviates bruises; reduces tenderness; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain. Apply comfrey topical cream 2-3 times daily, for not more than 4 weeks per year, as suggested on the label.

GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Sweet clover alleviates bruises; reduces tenderness; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain. Apply sweet clover containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory, an antiseptic and a vulnerary; reduces inflammation; prevents infection; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.