Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Bruising — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 23 medicinal plants traditionally used for bruising. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: bruises, contusion.

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AgrimonyAgrimonia eupatoria

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →4 sources →

Aloe VeraAloe vera

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →8 sources →

ArnicaArnica montana

Traditional use

Antiecchymotic / vulnerary (helps disperse bruises); Topical anti-inflammatory for bruising, swelling and sprains

Full monograph →2 sources →

Bay LeafLaurus nobilis

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →5 sources →

BistortBistorta officinalis

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →2 sources →

ChamomileMatricaria chamomilla

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →5 sources →

CleaversGalium aparine

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Common ComfreySymphytum officinale

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →4 sources →

Field HorsetailEquisetum arvense

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →5 sources →

FireweedChamerion angustifolium

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →5 sources →

Gotu KolaCentella asiatica

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Greater PlantainPlantago major

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →6 sources →

Lady’s-mantleAlchemilla vulgaris

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →3 sources →

MallowMalva sylvestris

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Perforate St John’s-wortHypericum perforatum

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Pot marigoldCalendula officinalis

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →3 sources →

Ribwort PlantainPlantago lanceolata

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Sea buckthornHippophae rhamnoides

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →3 sources →

SelfhealPrunella vulgaris

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →4 sources →

White cloverTrifolium repens

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →3 sources →

White Dead NettleLamium album

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →2 sources →

Witch HazelHamamelis virginiana

Traditional use

Vulnerary for minor wounds, bruises and insect bites

Full monograph →2 sources →

YarrowAchillea millefolium

Traditional use

inferred from vulnerary action

Full monograph →5 sources →

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.