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tx
cutaneous system
contusion/hematoma
botanicals
primary herbs
Arnica montana (toxic): dilute and apply topically; internally not to exceed 3-5 drops per day (NCNM Botanicals; Weiss, p. 169)
Commiphora myrrha (resin): topically with Hamamelis virginica + water (British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, p. 73)
Hamamelis virginica: hematoma, hemorrhages due to relaxation of venous structure (Felter and Lloyd, p. 975)
Hypericum perforatum: hematoma: internally and externally, bruises (NCNM Botanicals)
Symphytum officinale (toxic) (root, leaf): poultice or fomentation for ecchymosis (British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, p. 202, NCNM Botanicals)
complementary herbs
internally or externally: Commiphora myrrha + Hydrastis canadensis + Capsicum frutescens (NCNM Botanicals)
vulnerary formula: for internal use:
Hydrastis canadensis
Symphytum officinale (toxic)
Capsicum frutescens
Echinacea spp.
Commiphora myrrha (NCNM Botanicals)
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