A spicy Remedy for Bruises
From Michael Castleman's The Healing Herbs, this is an alternative to menthol or other warming oils designed to help bruising.

Ingredients


  • 1 cup vegetable oil, warmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder


Instructions


Mix the cayenne into the oil. One day after the initial injury, (the first day apply ice), gently rub the oil onto the affected area several times a day until the bruise clears. However, make sure you do not apply this to an area with broken skin.