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A spicy Remedy for Bruises

Monday, 26 May 2008

Description

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

Ingredients

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Cuisine

Vegetarian

Heat Level

Chile

Cayenne

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

Methods/steps

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.

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