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Bruises

Parts of this were taken with permission from Essential Oils Overview and Reference Guide, published by: The Family Tree, 2008

Summary

When an area of the body is hit hard, the blood vessels near the surface are broken and blood is lost into the surrounding tissue forming what soon becomes a discolored area called a bruise.  Bruising may also occur with some medical treatments or for some that bruise easily from just a slight or unnoticed bump.  A severe bruise may include excess blood leakage that will cause the discoloration to extend below the area of the injury as gravity exerts its force.  Bruising may also be accompanied by swelling and pain from the injury. 

Bruising is more common in women and older adults.  For older adults this happens as the fat layer under the skin decreases and the skin becomes thinner and not as pliable.  Minor bruising is not a serious problem but if there is severe bruising after a blow or fall it may be an indication of a more serious problem that needs attention.

 

[search helps: hematoma, contusion, ecchymosis, purpura, petechia]

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends: Deep Blue, geranium, helichrysum, lavender

Essential oils based products: 

Also consider: Cypress, lemongrass, myrrh, rosemary

 

Suggested protocols:

The more quickly cold is applied to the area, the less bruising there will be. If this cold compress is coupled with essential oils that constricts blood vessels and relieves pain a much more successful outcome will be achieved. Geranium constricts and lavender is an excellent analgesic. Always protect the skin by not placing ice directly on the area and do not leave it on the area continuously. It is recommended that 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off is the most that ice should be applied.

After the first 24-48 hours when swelling has stopped, the constriction of blood vessels should be replaced with a method of increasing blood circulation to heal and reduce the bruise more rapidly. Alternating hot and cold compresses with helichrysum or other essential oils will speed the process.  Apply the helichrysum, 1 - 3 drops, neat every few hours.

Some suggested blends are:

    5 drops helichrysum

  4 drops lavender

  3 drops cypress

  3 drops lemongrass

  3 drops geranium

Or also consider:

   6 drops clove

  3 drops peppermint

  2 drops marjoram

  4 drops Roman chamomile

  2 drops geranium

  2 drops cypress

Experiences and Testimonials of others

Teressa - I use peppermint for bruising!  It works great.  I dropped a half size dutch oven pan on my foot and the it immediately started to bruise.  I dumped peppermint on it and not only did the bruising go away, but the pain was quickly gone.  The oven hit my right foot then bounced and rolled on to my left foot.  My right foot injury seemed so sever, that I ignored the left foot.  The next morning my left foot had a bigger bruise than my right one that I had put peppermint on!!!

 

TaLaisa - My Mom has inherited very droopy eyelids, they were sagging to the point of affecting her vision.  The eye doctor decided to do surgery, to lift the eyelid. The timing was terrible. She is off track for school but didn't have the allotted 6 weeks healing time to recover before school started. She is diabetic and bruises easily and bruises take months to go away. Needless to say she was worried about the big black eyes she'd be sporting for back to school night at the beginning of August.  

I convinced her (lovingly, of course) to let me get her some oils. I spoke to Tamalu, who gave me great suggestions but also reminded and empowered me that I could help. The minute my Mother got home from surgery I gave her geranium, deep blue and lavender and told her to put them on at least twice a day and as often as she felt like it.  She's been putting them on faithfully for the last eight days. One eye is completely clear of bruising and the other eye is very close. She has marveled at the fact that neither ever turned that dark blue color that fades to yellow and ends up traveling down the affected area.  She told me that she's also been putting the oil on the spots on her arm and hand where they put in the IV line, fast healing on both areas as well. It's really remarkable that what the doctor told her took most average patience 6 weeks to heal from and may take her twice as long,  has progressed so rapidly toward nearly healed in less than two short weeks.

Megan - Being TaLaisa's sister I have been witness to this amazing recovery. I have been so impressed and thrilled with the results I have been seeing with the progress being made in my Mom's recovery!

 

Jessica - I have two friends that recently had surgery.  One of them has severe bruising as a result, the other has scarring on her shoulder.  What oils are great for combating both situations? 

Carla - Birch works very well for bruising.  I have actually prevented bruising when I applied it after crashing into a table in the middle of the night.  The real hero would be helichrysum.  I used it on my black eye after an eye procedure.  It is also amazing with scarring.  My sister had a neighbor use it on her had which was crippled through scarring.  She was able to regain use in her hand.

Pat - Here are a couple of bruising blends that work really well, don't forget to be consistent and aggressive in applying these oils. One treatment will not eliminate the bruising.

Blend #1:

    5 drops Helichrysum

  4 drops Lavender

  3 drops Cypress

  3 drops Lemongrass

  3 drops Geranium

Blend #2:

   6 drops Clove

  3 drops Peppermint

  2 drops Marjoram

  4 drops Roman Chamomile

  2 drops Geranium

  2 drops Cypress

Helichrysum is especially beneficial in healing bruises when applied neat on location. 1-3 drops on bruised area 2-5 times a day.

Protocols folks recommend for children

 

 

Diet and Nutritional complements to essential oils

 

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