sprained ankle or wrist

Healing Wonders of Herbs

Guide to the Effective Use of Medicinal Plants

By Herminia de Guzman-Ladion,
R.N., A.R.P.T., P.T.R.P.

sprained ankle or wrist

    A sprain is the wrenching of a joint, producing a stretching
or laceration of the ligaments.

Water Treatments

    1. Ice pack on the ankle or wrist, 3 times a day immediately 

        after the sprain.
    2. Cold compress on the ankle or wrist for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
    3. Wrap ankle or wrist with elastic bandage after the ice pack.
    4. Rest the foot or arm for 3 days for severe swelling and pain.
    5. Consult the physician immediately for severe pain and swelling.

Herbal Medications
   
    1. Sabila leaves poultice
        * 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.

    2. Kamantigui stems and leaves poultice
       * Pound  2 stems with leaves.
         Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
         Use bandage to hold the poultice in place.

    3. Kakawate leaves poultice
        * Crush 10 leaves.
        - Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
          Use bandage to hold the poultice in place.

    4. Mayana leaves poultice
       * Crush 10 leaves.
       -  Apply directly as poultice for 10 minutes, 3 times a day.

    5. Kataka-taka leaves poultice
       * Crush 10 leaves.
       - Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.