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Ointment for bruises is a preparation that we reach for in the first place in the case of injuries ending with hematomas or bruises. What should be considered when choosing an effective and appropriate ointment for bruises. What ingredients should a bruise ointment contain? Find out about the effective ointments that will eliminate the unpleasant consequences of a bruise.
Bruises – how do they arise?
Contusions appear on the skin with hematomas and bruises. They arise as a result of blood flowing out of damaged blood vessels. Initially, the color of the bruise is red, and over time the color changes, from purple, maroon, to light brown and yellow. The change in color in the bruise is caused by decomposing hemoglobin.
A bruise turning yellow is an indication that the bruise is healing properly. Yellow color means that damaged blood vessels are slowly closing up. If the bruise does not change color and is still very red, it means it is a hematoma. Bruising takes about 10 days to heal. In order to speed up the healing process of bruises, you should use appropriate ointments for bruises. We recommend, for example, Vegan Comfrey Emulsion with cedar for bone strengthening or Comfrey with resin for bone strengthening.
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Ointment for bruises with arnica – indications
Arnica ointment contains an extract from the inflorescence of arnica meadow. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-swelling and healing properties. Arnica ointment for bruises strengthens capillary blood vessels, while reducing their permeability. Thanks to this, it can be used in the treatment and prevention of bruises and edema.
The ointment for bruises with arnica extract absorbs the fluid from the exudate, eliminates swelling, and reduces pain in the bruised place. Arnica ointment is applied topically by gently massaging the skin. For treatment to be effective, it should be used up to 4 times a day.
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Ointment for bruises with calendula – action
Calendula bruise ointment is an ideal preparation that helps to fight skin inflammation. The ointment contains marigold inflorescence extract, which has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties. Marigold flower extract can be used for bruises, burns, and other skin problems, including acne.
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Pain relief ointment
When choosing an ointment for bruises, it is worth looking at preparations whose main task is to eliminate pain. Among the ointments for bruises that have an analgesic effect are benzydamine, naproxen, ibuprofen and diclofenac. Benzydamine, apart from its analgesic effect, removes swelling and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Naproxen or ibuprofen have local analgesic properties, reduce tissue inflammation and reduce swelling. Diclofenac helps especially with contusions of soft tissues, with injuries of tendons, muscles and joints.
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Ointments for cooling and warming bruises
The ointment for bruises should have cooling or warming properties, respectively. Among such ointments, the most popular is the so-called horse ointment, which is a composition of herbs and essential oils. Cooling horse ointment gives a pleasant cooling sensation at the site of bruising.
One of its main ingredients is horse chestnut extract. Cannabis bruises can also have a cooling effect. The formula of this ointment is based on hemp seed oil and contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, as well as cannabidiolic acid, which has a bactericidal effect.
Ointments for bruises – a popular product
There are several valuable ointments for bruises on the pharmaceutical market. Remember, however, not to confuse the ointment for bruises with the gel for bruises. Ointment is ointment, gel is gel. Among the bruising ointments available on the Polish market, we can find, for example:
Gorvita – arnica ointment
The action of the ointment is related to the natural properties of arnica, marigold and medicinal mineral water: sodium bicarbonate-chloride-bromide-iodine-boron water. These ingredients improve circulation in the walls of capillaries, reduce bruises and swelling within the application site caused by various external factors.
They accelerate the regeneration process of the epidermis, moisturize well, brighten and make the skin more elastic. They soothe irritation caused by insect bites. The ointment is well absorbed, does not leave an oily layer on the skin, can be used on delicate skin (brightens dark circles under the eyes), and when used regularly, it restores skin elasticity and vitality.
Hirudoid 0,3 g, ointment, 100 g
Hirudoid 0,3 grams ointment for bruises is used in case of blunt injuries with or without hematomas and inflammation of the superficial veins, which cannot be treated with a pressure dressing. The active substance of Hirudoid ointment for bruises is mucopolysaccharide polysulfate.
Hirudoid 0,3 gram ointment for bruises shows an anticoagulant effect – mucopilysaccharide polysulfate has an anticoagulant effect by influencing coagulation and the fibrinolytic system. Anti-inflammatory – the active ingredient of the preparation has an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the activity of catabolic enzymes and prostaglandin synthesis, and has a regenerative effect – mucopolysaccharide polysulfate facilitates the regeneration of connective tissue by activating the synthesis of mesenchymal cells and improving the ability to bind water by the intercellular substance.
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Arcalen (20 mg + 12,5 mg) / g, ointment, 30 g
Arcalen ointment for bruises, is used in various minor post-traumatic conditions, as a means of facilitating and accelerating the resorption of small subcutaneous haemorrhages (bruises), in the event of edema following mechanical injuries, e.g. contusions. Traditionally, the ointment is also used for muscle pain after sports training, for massage.
HEEL Traumeel S ointment 50g
Traumeel S relieves pain and swelling and reduces inflammation in the event of injuries, minor injuries (e.g. bruises, hematomas, bruises), strains and overloads of muscles, ligaments and tendons as well as pain in muscles and joints. Traumeel S bruise ointment is based on plant and mineral components in a way that differs from painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is well tolerated and can be combined with other drugs.