Congestion is a swelling phenomenon caused by the rupture and bleeding of subcutaneous capillaries under the external application, and raw potatoes contain a lot of starch, which can be used to treat liquid extravasation and have a certain hyperosmotic effect, which can alleviate local swelling; In addition, potatoes contain many B vitamins. Vitamin B2 participates in the metabolism of sugar, protein and fat, which can protect the skin from inflammation. In addition, raw potatoes contain cholestane derivative solanine, which can penetrate into subcutaneous tissues and blood vessels, accelerate blood circulation, and play a strong role in promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. Therefore, using raw potatoes can eliminate bruises to a certain extent.
2 is it useful to apply potato chips to blood stasis? The effect is slow.
Although potato chips have certain effect of removing blood stasis, the effect is slow, and the longer the time, the worse the effect of removing blood stasis. If you want to quickly promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, you can use cold compress or boiled egg hot compress, and the effect is also good. In addition, if it is just a scratch, it is best to actively apply cold compress to prevent hematoma from expanding. If the abrasion time is too long, it is best to actively apply hot compress to promote dissipation, and you can appropriately use traumatic injury drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
How long does it take for potato chips to bruise? It will take about 10 minutes.
If you need it soon, you can slice the potato and apply it directly to the bruise. If it is applied for a long time, the potato chips will be changed if they are hot or soft, usually 3-5 times, which can play a better role in removing blood stasis. However, the use of potato chips to remove bruises can only be used for mild bruises. If the bruise is too serious, it can be treated with drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
4 Other methods for removing bruises 1. When the ice pack is bruised, it can be applied to the bruised part every few hours every day 15 minutes. Freezing can reduce inflammation and swelling, and help bruises recover quickly.
2. If you use hot compress, it is generally recommended to apply hot compress (warm) after two days. After anti-inflammatory ice compress, you can directly apply hot compress to the bruised part (warm, make sure it is not too hot). Warm and hot compress can promote blood circulation and accelerate recovery.
3. Massage the bruises, and gently massage the peripheral parts of the bruises with your thumb. Don't press hard or try to massage the bruised center, it will hurt you. Be sure to massage in circles. Doing so can promote lymphatic function and help the body naturally drain silt.
4. Lift the scraped part. If the injury is located in a position that you can lift, such as limbs, you can lift it higher than your heart to reduce the flow of congestion to the congestion position. This can reduce swelling, let blood flow back, and prevent excessive blood from flowing to the bruise, which will aggravate the bruise. This method is suitable for doing immediately after bruising, and the effect is the best.
5, pay attention to bruises, it is best not to do strenuous exercise. In the first day or two after bruises, avoid any strenuous exercise to promote blood flow to the whole body. The more blood, the worse the situation.