Sprain and Bruise Salve

They say 3 is a magic number and if we're talking about the combination of arnica, yarrow, and helichrysum for healing bruises..that just might be true! Arnica is one of the longest-used remedies for speeding up the healing of bruises and reducing pain. One study done in 2007 showed that arnica gel was equally as effective as ibuprofen for pain relief in patients suffering from osteoarthritis in their hands! It is also rich in a phenol called 'thymol' which causes blood vessels to widen thus allowing more blood to flow and rapidly increasing the healing and absorption of a bruise. Yarrow contains powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is so adept at healing skin wounds and bruises that it was often carried in medics' bags during WWI. It helps to reduce swelling and fight off infection. (It is also the yellow flower in our business logo!) Helichrysum is a strong anti-inflammatory as well, contains potent antioxidants, stimulates blood circulation, and can even redu