Thursday, July 30, 2009

MEDICAL AND HERBAL TREATMENT FOR SPARINED ANGKLE OR WRIST

SPRAINED ANGKLE OR WRIST
A sprain is the wrenching of a joint, producing a stretching or laceration of the ligaments.

Water Treatment
1. Ice pack on the ankle or wrist, 3 times a day immediately after the sprain.
2. Cold compress on the ankle or wrist for 30 minutes. 3 times a day.
3. Wrap ankle or wrist with elastic bandage after the ice pack.
4. Rest the foot or arm for 3 days for severe swelling and pain.
5. Consult a doctor immediately for severe pain and swelling.

Herbal Medication
1. Sabila or Aloe Vera Leaves. Pound 2 to 3 leaves of sabila or Aloe Vera. Apply directly as poultice on the ankle or wrist for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Use bandage to hold poultice in the place.
2. Kamantigui or Touch me not balsam stems and leaves poultice. Pound 2 stems with leaves. Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Use bandage to hold the poultice in place.
3. Kakawate or Madre de cacao leaves poultice. Crush 10 leaves. Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Use bandage to hold poultice in place.
4. Mayana Leaves Poultice. Crush 10 leaves. Apply directly as poultice for 10 minutes, 3 times a day.
5. Kataka-taka or Life plant leaves poultice. Crush 10 leaves. Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.

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