For external application to reduce swelling, you can use some medicines that can activate blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis, such as Panax ginseng and Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, etc., which should be used under the guidance of a physician.
Panax ginseng is sweet, slightly bitter, warm in nature, and belongs to the liver and stomach meridians. It has the effect of dispersing blood stasis and stopping bleeding, eliminating swelling and pain (eliminating swelling and pain), and can be used in the treatment of vomiting blood, coughing up blood, leakage of menstruation (menstruation with excessive amount or more than a drip), bruises, chest paralysis (chest tightness and pain), heart pain, and obstruction in the abdomen (lumps in the woman’s lower abdomen), and other syndromes.
It is contraindicated for pregnant women. Adverse effects are not clear, note that the dosage should not be too large.
Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong is pungent and warm in flavor. Attributed to the liver, gallbladder, pericardium meridian. It has the efficacy of promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind and relieving pain. Clinically used for the treatment of chest paralysis and heart pain, chest and ribs (chest and ribs) stabbing pain, swelling and pain, menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, obstruction of menstruation, abdominal pain in the abdomen, headache, wind-dampness paralysis (wind-cold-dampness paralysis caused by blockage of the veins and collaterals. Symptoms of joints, lumbar and leg pain) and other diseases.
It is contraindicated for use with caution in patients with yin deficiency and fire exuberance, excessive menstruation and bleeding disorders, and the adverse effects are not clear.
Panax ginseng and Rhizoma Chuanxiong can be applied externally by powdering Panax ginseng and Rhizoma Chuanxiong with a little water, mixing well, and applying to the affected area, which can reduce swelling and pain. The specific efficacy varies from person to person.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for treatment under the guidance of a medical professional. It is not advisable to self-medicate to avoid delaying the condition.