How Do You Treat Bruises With Aromatherapy?
Bruises always look nasty and can often be very painful. You’re pretty sure to get one at any time you have a fall or knock into something. The purple/blue to green/yellow coloring comes from broken blood vessels beneath the skin which leak, allowing blood to pool below the surface. As we grow older and our skin ages or ou is weakened by too much exposure to the sun, we are more prone to develop bruises. They can take anywhere between 2 days to 2 weeks to clear up, depending on how badly you were hurt. However, you can help them heal faster with a little help from aromatherapy. Treat bruises with a cold compress soaked in iced water and essential oil. Four drops of essential oil helichrysum will reduce the painful swelling, because of its anti-inflammatory properties and it will also help to control the bleeding under the skin. Switch lavender oil for helichrysum for the same effect plus the added bonus that lavender will ease your tension and help you relax. Use the compress at least
