Bruises
Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) is a small thorny tree with white flowers and red berries that grows in England and throughout Europe. C. laevigata is only one species; related species have slightly di…
Does Injection Technique Lead to Bruising from I…
This season, nurses and pharmacists are giving flu shots and COVID boosters to help people stay out of the hospital. People who are afraid of needles have a lot of trouble with these immunizations. On…
Castor Oil Helped Prevent Knee Surgery
Castor oil is an old-time remedy. The oil comes from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, which has been used for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used castor oil in their lamps because i…
How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Ch…
Nicole Pharr is used to keeping a close eye on her daughter Madison’s skin. Madison is prone to eczema and has had highly sensitive skin since she was a baby. Still, Nicole was concerned after her d…
Can Castor Oil Really Help Against Bruising?
Castor oil has been used for thousands of years as a home remedy. The seeds of the castor bean also make one of the deadliest poisons known to man---ricin. Fortunately, ricin is not found in the oil. …
Pedicure Preparation Soothed Sore Foot
Q. I dropped a jug of milk on my foot recently, causing swelling, extreme pain and black and blue marks up to my ankle lasting more than three weeks. At that point, I decided I must see the doctor. Wh…
Knocking Out Bruises With Castor Oil
Q. Whenever my children hurt themselves, the first thing I reached for was the castor oil. My mother-in-law's uncle was a boxer and always used castor oil after a boxing match to prevent hematomas and…