What can be done to reduce the swelling

Daily life often accidentally bumped or sprained, that appeared red, swollen, painful, what can be done to reduce swelling?

Potato slices to reduce swelling

Chinese medicine believes that edema or bruising is caused by damage to the veins and blood flow stagnation; potato slices can be applied externally to dissipate blood stasis and detoxify the toxins, soften the blood vessels, and have anti-bacterial adhesion effects, and potatoes also contain lobeline, which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. So pick a fresh potato, peel it, slice it, put it on the swollen area, fix it with adhesive tape, change it once in 4~6 hours, usually change it 3 times to have a good effect on the swelling. For the swelling at the infusion and injection, sprains, eye edema, are effective.

Ginger to reduce swelling

Pick an appropriate amount of ginger, mash the juice, add a little salt and mix well, put it on the affected area, fix it with gauze, once a day, it has the effect of activating blood, reducing swelling and analgesia, generally 2~3 times can be effective.

Wine and vinegar to reduce swelling

White wine can invigorate blood and disperse blood, while white vinegar can disperse blood stasis and relieve pain. Take appropriate amount of white wine and vinegar, mix them well, heat them slightly, and then scrub the affected area for 10 minutes, 3 times a day. The treatment of sprains is fast and can reduce swelling, relieve pain and disperse blood stasis. Just sprained not more than 24 hours, you can first use a cold towel wet compress, 24 hours later and then use this method, the effect is better. This method is not suitable for people with traumatic skin injuries.

Radish to reduce swelling

Pick a white radish, wash it well, chop and mash it into a puree, and put it directly on the affected area to promote blood circulation and reduce swelling, which is suitable for bruises, redness and swelling, and pain.

Onion to reduce swelling

Pound the onion, put it into a pot and stir-fry it over low heat, or add a little white wine and mix it, then put it on the affected area and continue to replace it after it cools down, for 3~5 times to stop the pain. This method has the effect of moving blood stasis and stopping bleeding, eliminating swelling and detoxifying. It is used to treat bruises and injuries.

Red bean to reduce swelling

Grind red beans into fine powder and apply to the affected area with cold water, 2 times each time. It is very suitable for traumatic hematoma and sprains.

Ice and heat compresses

Within 24 hours of the sprain, you can put an ice pack into a towel and ice the affected area for 20 minutes, and then ice it for 30 minutes at intervals to constrict blood vessels and relieve swelling and pain. Do not continue to ice, so as not to cause local tissue necrosis. 48 hours later, then apply hot compresses to accelerate local blood circulation, reduce pain, so that the exudate between the tissues as soon as possible to absorb. You can soak your feet in hot water or place a hot water bag inside a towel for 20 minutes, once or twice a day. The above methods can be used as an emergency disposal, if the swelling is getting more and more powerful, you should go to the hospital in time to deal with the medicine.