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Here's to Your Health:  Salve or something for bruises...  |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 8:35:11 PM
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Well, it's official- my son takes after his dad!! He is always whacking something on his body and getting a 23 month old to put an ice pack on the bump is like chasing a chicken!!!
I read about salves and ointments that you can put on for bruising, but what could I use on his face? He got whacked in the eye and cheek today (And of COURSE I have a doc's appointment tomorrow- can't wait for the stares!!) Anyone have any ideas??
Thanks.
Cheers,
Heather |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 9:46:11 PM
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Oh..ow!!! On the face you will have to be careful of course, around the eyes...but I LOVE Farm At Coventry's bump and bruise balm (blueeggbabe here) www.farmatcoventry.com I am the queen of "fence bruises" on my upper arms...and it helps heal them up fast.
My second son was always bruised or had a fat lip when he was little..that poor kid fell constantly..it was embarrassing to take him to town!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 10:22:35 PM
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Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment works on bruises and minor cuts too.
You can buy that at your local health food store, Target , Walgreen's-but you probably knew that.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 06:14:49 AM
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One of the farmgirls posted about a week or so ago, showing an items she makes; it's a rice filled boo-boo wrap in cute fabric that you keep in the freezer until needed. It had a cute name but I am forgetting it right now. Anyway, it looked like just the ticket for getting the little ones to keep the cold pack on a little longer. Hopefully they will post it again here for you. Poor little guy...
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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greyghost
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Lynn
Summerville
Georgia
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 06:45:20 AM
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Some herbal salve with Calendula would be great. I don't know for sure where you can get it, I'm going to start growing Calendula this year so I can make my own. I bought some from a local girl, but she isn't selling anything other than locally, ever. It really works wonders though.
Self-heal, I understand, is also good for contusions. |
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lmillward
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Lorie
Riverton
UT
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 4:42:18 PM
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Arnica gel will take the bruises right out! I have a blood condition that makes me bruise easily and it works wonders!
Long live the weeds and the wildflowers! ~John Muir |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 5:25:10 PM
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Arnica!! That is what is in the bump and bruise balm I like so much!! I couldn't think of the name!! How does his face look by now??
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 4:18:48 PM
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I echo kissmekate and the Burt's Bees Res-Q ointment. It contains Comfrey. Comfrey/comfrey root is a healng powerhouse. Also called boneset.
Great for minor cuts and bruises!
It's supposed to heal so fast some caution against using it on deep cuts for fear the cut will heal over too quickly and cause an abscess.
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Patty
Keene
TX
USA
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