BRUISES & BREAKS
Bruises
The three most useful remedies we have found that help us in cases of tissue injury causing bruising where the skin is not broken are:
1. Arnica ointment (available at a chemist)
2. Comfrey poultices
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera can also be used when the skin is broken. (See article on compresses, poultices and wounds)
When the injury happens, we try to apply arnica to the injured, sore area. We don’t put it near mucus membranes like the eyes or in the mouth or on genitals. The sooner after the injury that we can apply the arnica, the more quickly the pain eases. There are different quality arnica ointments and some creams, however we’ve found that the ointment works better than the cream. After the arnica ointment has gone onto the bruise, if we need further treatment after 24 hours, we will apply a comfrey poultice over the bruise or we will pack the bruise in crushed up aloe vera. Aloe vera is extremely good at taking away pain and inflammation and promoting healing. It is always good to have available a few different effective remedies.
It is now believed that comfrey should not be ingested as it can harm the liver. This does not occur to the best of our knowledge when the leaf is applied as a compress in times of need. In a similar manner, we wouldn’t take morphine every day, because it is a dangerous liver toxic drug, but if we were experiencing severe pain, we would not shy away from taking it then to help us cope while healing took place in our bodies.
The three most useful remedies we have found that help us in cases of tissue injury causing bruising where the skin is not broken are:
1. Arnica ointment (available at a chemist)
2. Comfrey poultices
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera can also be used when the skin is broken. (See article on compresses, poultices and wounds)
When the injury happens, we try to apply arnica to the injured, sore area. We don’t put it near mucus membranes like the eyes or in the mouth or on genitals. The sooner after the injury that we can apply the arnica, the more quickly the pain eases. There are different quality arnica ointments and some creams, however we’ve found that the ointment works better than the cream. After the arnica ointment has gone onto the bruise, if we need further treatment after 24 hours, we will apply a comfrey poultice over the bruise or we will pack the bruise in crushed up aloe vera. Aloe vera is extremely good at taking away pain and inflammation and promoting healing. It is always good to have available a few different effective remedies.
It is now believed that comfrey should not be ingested as it can harm the liver. This does not occur to the best of our knowledge when the leaf is applied as a compress in times of need. In a similar manner, we wouldn’t take morphine every day, because it is a dangerous liver toxic drug, but if we were experiencing severe pain, we would not shy away from taking it then to help us cope while healing took place in our bodies.
Breaks - Simple Fractures
Some of the women in our family have oesteoporosis and as well as using PEMF therapy (such as the Klemens pulsers), they treat any broken bones with comfrey poultices until they can get to hospital and have the break attended to properly. Sometimes though, doctors will say that nothing can be done for broken ribs except pain relief as the bones can't be set.
Comfrey compresses are applied only if the bones have not broken through the skin. The comfrey compresses certainly seem to relieve the pain a great deal and has been effective also when children have bruised or bent their bones. Comfrey enables us to help ease our children’s pain on the way to the hospital where they will get stronger pain relief before setting and treating the fracture, but we don't apply it to a compound fracture where the skin is broken. We only use the PEMF units for such a serious fracture and it is used while waiting for the ambulance. We do not advise any delay in taking the patient to the hospital for any reason.
The raw comfrey leaves are picked and broken apart, including the stem and placed into a tablespoon of water into a saucepan. The saucepan is heated at the lowest heat possible. After the leaf pieces begin to wilt, the comfrey leaves are removed and placed on a chux which is folded to enclose the comfrey. We make sure that the compress is not hot then it is placed on the skin over the broken bone, We ensure that no comfrey touches the skin at all as comfrey is prickly. Then we wrap the chux in cling wrap or other plastic and bandage the compress onto the body part. This usually gives several hours of pain relief and can help with pain while waiting for the ambulance or while waiting in the ER section of the hospital. Of course, we are not suggesting the comfrey be used in place of medical attention but that medical attention should be sought immediately so the bone can be set in its proper position and adequate pain relief received.
See the webpage “Poultices and Compresses” to see how we prepare a comfrey poultice.
DISCLAIMER
Information on this site and in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
A decision to use/not use this information is the sole responsibility of the reader.
Please see your doctor or health care professional for medical evaluation.
Some of the women in our family have oesteoporosis and as well as using PEMF therapy (such as the Klemens pulsers), they treat any broken bones with comfrey poultices until they can get to hospital and have the break attended to properly. Sometimes though, doctors will say that nothing can be done for broken ribs except pain relief as the bones can't be set.
Comfrey compresses are applied only if the bones have not broken through the skin. The comfrey compresses certainly seem to relieve the pain a great deal and has been effective also when children have bruised or bent their bones. Comfrey enables us to help ease our children’s pain on the way to the hospital where they will get stronger pain relief before setting and treating the fracture, but we don't apply it to a compound fracture where the skin is broken. We only use the PEMF units for such a serious fracture and it is used while waiting for the ambulance. We do not advise any delay in taking the patient to the hospital for any reason.
The raw comfrey leaves are picked and broken apart, including the stem and placed into a tablespoon of water into a saucepan. The saucepan is heated at the lowest heat possible. After the leaf pieces begin to wilt, the comfrey leaves are removed and placed on a chux which is folded to enclose the comfrey. We make sure that the compress is not hot then it is placed on the skin over the broken bone, We ensure that no comfrey touches the skin at all as comfrey is prickly. Then we wrap the chux in cling wrap or other plastic and bandage the compress onto the body part. This usually gives several hours of pain relief and can help with pain while waiting for the ambulance or while waiting in the ER section of the hospital. Of course, we are not suggesting the comfrey be used in place of medical attention but that medical attention should be sought immediately so the bone can be set in its proper position and adequate pain relief received.
See the webpage “Poultices and Compresses” to see how we prepare a comfrey poultice.
DISCLAIMER
Information on this site and in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
A decision to use/not use this information is the sole responsibility of the reader.
Please see your doctor or health care professional for medical evaluation.