Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Umejikwaa Au Kuumia? - Natural Home Remedies for Bruises

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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

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