Bruising Treatments

• Application of a cold compress will reduce swelling
• Elevation of the bruised area above the heart will also reduce swelling
• Arnica, an herb that helps the body flush out trapped blood can hasten healing when applied in a cream to the bruise.
• Restricting blood flow with the use of a compression bandage will also keep the swelling down. Take care that you do not hinder the healing process, however.
• Melted chocolate applied to the bruise and wrapped overnight also helps. Don’t forget to clean the chocolate off in the morning.
• Vitamin E and Vitamin K are helpful in speedy healing of a bruise.

Keep in mind too that the best way to deal with a bruise is to avoid it all together. Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Zinc taken orally may help your body better deal with small traumas that would normally cause a bruise.

Some bruises can lead to blood clotting or concussions, so if you are in tremendous pain, nauseous or disoriented you should see a doctor as soon as possible.