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We're posting some of the medicinal questions we get along with answers
from our Herbalist David Brill of The Rosemary House. Hopefully this may
help you with some of your own questions.
If you want to ask a new question there is a charge of $25 per question. Click
here for new question The answer will be sent to you directly by David.
Questions and answers may be posted on this site (names removed) to help
other people with the same concerns.
BRUISING/SWELLING
QUESTION: What are your favorite herbal remedies for healing skin bruising, black and blue marks and swelling of
skin after injury?
ANSWER: Here are a few herbs that have been used in the past.
Tien Chi Ginseng or Tien Qi Ginseng
Witch Hazel the herb, not the stuff in the bottle from the pharmacy that has little or no witch hazel in it, but is mostly
alcohol.
Safflower
Processed Aconite
Frankincense
Myrrh
Balm of Gilead
Blue Vervain
Prickly Ash
Eucalyptus
Rue
Dang Qui
He Shou Wu
Teasle Root
Comfrey (probably the most common treatment)
Arnica (close behind Comfrey)
SWELLING IN LEGS AND ANKLES
QUESTION: I will be 61 this month. Over the last few years whenever I bump or scrap my shins the wounds get pretty
bad and take along time to heal. Now I am experiencing ankle and foot swelling. I noticed it this past mothers day at a
picnic when a got hit in the shin by a baseball. The swelling and bruising were pretty bad. The inside of my right foot
turned black and blue. Now both feet and ankles are swelling. I have been working a lot outside siding my house. A lot
on the ladder and a lot of walking. Help please. Anything I can take to help this?
ANSWER: Have you been tested for high blood sugar levels, congested heart failure, weak heart, poor circulation?
You should find out what the problem is. Long-term problems associated with any of these issues can lead to poor
peripheral circulation and poor wound healing, and edema. Without intervention they will lead to many other issues,
please see someone in your area for medical treatment.
Without knowing all the facts, I would suggest some Heart and circulation herbs to get the blood to the right places,
and a diuretic herb to reduce the swelling.
Hawthorn berries - good for the heart, strengthens the beat, improve vascular integrity
.
Ginkgo leaf - good for improving peripheral circulation getting the blood to your extremities.
Dandelion leaf - a diuretic as effective a Lasix, will lower swelling and edema.
Externally for bruising you can use a poultice of Comfrey, smash and juice leaves and apply to effected area, hold in
place with a cloth, or large bandage. Do not use Comfrey for deep wounds.
Also for the edema elevate your feet and legs, whenever possible.
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