Bruising

Also known as:  Contusion

Bruising is an area of Skin discoloration and Interstitial Fluid accumulation caused by the escape of Blood from ruptured underlying Blood Vessels following injury.

Enzymes

 Bromelain (160 mg per day) may accelerate the healing of Bruising (Bromelain treatment must be commenced as soon as possible following injury for this treatment to be effective).  ^[1]

 Supplemental Trypsin (120 mg per day in 3 x 40 mg dosages) may accelerate the healing of Bruising (Trypsin treatment must be commenced as soon as possible following injury for this treatment to be effective).  ^[2]

Hormones

 Natural Progesterone (cream applied topically) is claimed to reduce the Pain associated with Bruises. 

Polyphenols

 Citrus Bioflavonoids (especially when used concurrently with Vitamin C) may help to prevent Bruising:  ^[3]

 Rutin may help to prevent Bruising (by increasing the strength of the Capillaries) and accelerates the healing of Bruises.  ^[4]

 Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) may help to prevent Bruising (by increasing the strength of the Capillaries and other Blood Vessels).