A good way to get purple spots on the skin caused by falls, for example, is to apply a warm compress to the area, but massaging the sore area with an arnica ointment is also an excellent home remedy.
The purple marks on the skin can arise when hitting the leg on a coffee table or on a sofa, for example. However, they may also appear after a suckling or after suction cup treatment and in all these cases, home remedies are indicated and complement each other.
1. Homemade compress
After the first 24 hours of injury, heat should be applied to the affected area, as it activates the circulation, helping to reabsorb the blood and decrease stiffness and pain, and is very useful for taking purple spots on the skin.
Ingredients
- 1 kg rice, beans, or any other grain, still raw;
- 1 small pillowcase, the approximate size of the grain package.
Method of preparation
Put the dry beans inside the pillowcase and sew, to look like a pillow. Whenever it is necessary to use the hot compress, you should place this pillow of grains in the microwave for a few minutes and when it is warm, apply in the region.
Leave to act on the region until cool. A good tip to avoid burning the skin with this compress is to put a washcloth between the skin and the compress.
2. Rosemary bath
Rosemary has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and bath heat helps activate circulation and absorb blood from the site, reducing pain.
To enjoy a rosemary bath just fill the tub with hot water and add about 7 drops of essential oil of rosemary and relax for about 10 minutes. Learn about other benefits of rosemary.
3. Homemade arnica ointment
This ointment is easy to make and can be kept in a clean bottle and can last for many days. It can be kept in the refrigerator, but before using it, for the touch to be more pleasant, it should remain a few minutes at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 10 mL of liquid paraffin or beeswax melted in a water bath
- 10 ml of arnica essential oil
Method of preparation
Simply mix the ingredients and keep in a clean and properly capped flask. The ingredients can be found in natural products stores and to use just apply a small amount to the purple mark, making circular movements for a few minutes.
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