Bruises and Blows
Injuries of this type are usually caused by collision with a hard, blunt object, with resulting damage to the soft
tissue. The rupture of capillaries and small blood vessels results in the seepage of blood under the skin, with pain,
swelling and discoloration. Blows to the head, chest and abdomen should be watched carefully. Increased pulse
rate, pallor and distressed breathing, as well as obvious deterioration, are signs that immediate allopathic
intervention is needed.Treatment
The following remedies are useful in serious cases while allopathic attention is being sought
Shock. Concussion with pallor, stupor or loss of consciousness.
Arnica 6c, every 3-4 hours.
Patient is blue and cold, and has a scanty sweat; does not want to be covered.
Camphor 6c, every 3-4 hours.
Patient is cold and blue with a profuse cold sweat.
Veratrum album 6c, every 3-4 hours.
The body is cold, face grayyellow, the patient must have air.
Carbo veg 6c, every 3-4 hours.
For different types of bruises
To limit swelling and discoloration.
Ice packs on the bruise, if applied immediately.
On soft tissue when the skin is unbroken.
Arnica tincture 1 in 10 on the skin.
Arnica 6c internally, every 3-4 hours.
On soft tissue when the skin is broken.
Hamamelis tincture 1 in 10 on the skin.
Hammamelis 6c internally, every 3-4 hours.
On areas rich in nerves (e.g. base of neck or spine).
Hypericum tincture 1 in 10 on the skin.
Hypericum 6c, internally every 3-4 hours.
Bruises to the breast.
Bellis 6c, every 3-4 hours.
For bruises to eyes (black eyes)
As a general treatment.
Arnica tincture, diluted 1 in 10, on the bruise.
Arnica 6c internally, every 3-4 hours.
If arnica is not successful, or if the bruise is turning green.
Ledum 6c, every 3-4 hours.
For extreme pain in the eye itself.
Hypericum 6c every 3-4 hours, or every time the pain returns.
For bruises to the bone surface
As a general treatment.
Symphytum 6c, every 3-4 hours.
Jamming or crushing of fingers or toes.
Hypericum 6c, every 3-4 hours.
