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Sprained ankle remedies
Sprained ankle
(29 Feb 2008)
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Home Remedies for Sprained Ankle
If you have a sprained ankle, you can the below mentioned home remedies that are effective and beneficial for treating sprained ankle:
- Pineapple is an excellent cure for sprained ankle. This helps in alleviating pain and bruising.
- Hot packs or heating pads are also beneficial to ease pain and swelling in the ankle.
- You can even cold compress or cold cloth to reduce pain and swelling.
- Chopped onions can also be used to cure sprained ankle. Wrap chopped onions in a piece of cloth and place it on the sprained ankle.
- Gentle massage with garlic oil and almond oil is also useful for curing sprained ankle.
- Cayenne combined with lobelia or valerian is an excellent cure for sprained ankle. This promotes relaxation and increases the speed of recovery.
- Arnica herb is a natural herb containing chemical compounds that are beneficial in healing sprains and alleviating muscle pain. You can use arnica in any form such as tea, ointment, oil or cream.
- A blend of lime leaves and butter can also be applied on the affected ankle to relieve pain.
- Take the outer leaves of a cabbage and warm the. Place the warm cabbage leaves around the ankle in the form of a bandage.
- Application of ice can also prove to be a good natural treatment for sprained ankle.
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answered by J on 29 Feb 2008, 5:18:45
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