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How to Soothe Bruises with Essential Oil

Bruising is caused by blood pooling in the area of impact. The pooling

is what creates that unsightly purple-blue look. When caring for a
bruise, you first need to reduce blood flow to the area. Keep that part
of the body elevated, wrap ice in a cloth, and apply it to the spot that

was hit or bumped. This helps keep blood from pooling in the bruised
tissue, and therefore reduces discoloration.

Lightly massaging the area can also keep blood from pooling,
minimizing the bruising. Essential oils are a great addition to any

massage. In addition to providing a pleasant scent, some are
particularly soothing to the skin and provide other helpful benefits.

Once the area has been iced, combine one to two drops of either
Helichrysum or Myrrh oil to enough Fractionated Coconut Oil to cover

the bruised area. Depending on the severity of the bruise, you may
consider applying heat to the area after 24 hours of icing. You can use

an electric heating pad, rice bag, or heated water bottle. Apply heat
to the area 20 minutes at a time throughout the day until the bruise has
healed.