A sprain is the wrenching of a joint, producing a stretching or laceration of the ligaments.
Water Treatments
- Ice pack on the ankle or wrist, 3 times a day immediately after the sprain.
- Cold compress on the ankle or wrist for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
- Wrap ankle or wrist with elastic bandage after the ice pack.
- Rest the foot or arm for 3 days for severe swelling and pain.
- Consult the physician immediately for severe pain and swelling.
Herbal Medications
- Sabila leaves poultice (Scientific name: ALoe barbadensis Mill; English: Aloe vera)
- Pound 2 to 3 fresh leaves. Apply directly as poultice on the ankle or wrist for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Use bandage to hold poultice in place.
- Kamantigui stems and leaves poultice (Scientific name: Impatens balsamina L.; English: Touch me not balsam)
- Pound 2 stems with leaves. Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Use bandage to hold the poultice in place.
- Kakawate leaves poultice (Scientific name: Gliridia sepium (Jacg.) Steud.)
- Crush 1 0 leaves.Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Use bandage to hold the poultice in place.
- Mayana leaves poultice (Scientific name: Coeus blumei Benth)
- Crush 10 leaves.Apply directly as poultice for 10 minutes, 3 times a day.
- Kataka-taka leaves poultice (Scientific name: Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.; English: Life plant)
- Crush 10 leaves.Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
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