Umejikwaa Au Kuumia? - Natural Home Remedies for Bruises

By: Sanctus Mtsimbe: on 7:52 AM

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Bruises:

• When you fall or bump into something, some blood vessels get ruptured beneath the skin leading to 

   collection of blood

• Bruises naturally heal within 2-3 weeks

Symptoms to look for:

• Black or blue discolouration of skin

• Sharp pain

Causes:

• Falls or bumps

• Bleeding disorders

• Leukaemia

• Scurvy

Natural home remedy using ice:

1. Wrap some ice in a piece of cloth

2. Apply this on the affected area

3. This reduces inflammation and pain

4. Apply heating pads after 2-3 hours

5. This will improve the blood circulation

Natural home remedy using garlic, onion, turmeric powder and mustard oil:

1. Crush 3-4 garlic cloves to a paste

2. Take 3 tsp of this paste

3. Add 3 tsp of chopped onion

4. Add 3 tsp turmeric powder

5. Add 2-3 tbsp of mustard oil

6. Mix well

7. Apply on the affected area

Natural home remedy using spinach: 

1. Crush a handful of spinach leaves to a paste

2. Apply this paste on the affected area

3. Leave it for 20 min

4. Wash it off with normal water

Tips:

Never apply ice directly on the skin as it can damage the skin tissue