BRUISES
Natural Victorian Cure for Bruises
FROM 1890
The best treatment of bruises is the application of water, of such temperature
as is most agreeable. The degree of temperature varies with the temperature of the
weather and the vigor of the circulation. In a hot day, use cool or cold water.
If the circulation is low, use warm water. The bruised parts may be
immersed in a pail of water, and gently pressed or manipulated with the hand or soft
cloth for ten minutes, or even longer in severe cases. Then wrap up the parts in
cloths wet with cold water, and keep quiet. This treatment keeps down the inflammation,
and in nine cases out of ten proves a speedy cure.
