Arnica, Cypress, Geranium, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemongrass. Also consider: Fennel, Myrrh, Rosemary. If the bruise can be addressed immediately Cypress and Lavender constricts the blood vessels and calms the pain. Also the more quickly cold is placed on the area, the less bruising there will occur.
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