A green bruise is very delicate and is usually red in hue. However, as the bruise; starts drying up the colour changes to a deep purple or blue. Nonetheless, as it starts to heal; it again changes its hue and appears to be yellowish green. Usually, there is no cause of worry if the bruise is not a deep one. If it is deep; then it would become a wound instead. In such an event it would become susceptible to infection. If infection occurs; then you would have to take a tetanus injection. Nevertheless, a minor bruise can turn to a festering wound if not treated properly.

The good news; however, is that there are herbal and home remedies to heal a bruise. The skin is as it is a very tender part of the body and so it is vulnerable to bruises; this is especially so with elderly people. This is so because the skin becomes suppler with age.

The application of Comfrey tea is a renowned treatment for bruises; the application of this would lessen the pain and prevent the formation of a scar. Cauterization; is another effective way to deal with a bruise; if it is not an open one. You can do this at home with the help of an ice pack.

Chicken pox occurs usually in children (3 to 4 years of age) and is very contagious. The attack is severe in older children. The symptoms appear in the form of a rash on the skin and it is red in color. Though, they appear usually on the upper portion of the back and chest. In really serious cases these spots may appear on the face and scar it or life. In other words if the attack is severe the person would become a scar face. They keep occurring and drying up till seventeen days. The sore ripens fast and has a wet exterior.

This ailment is treatable herbally. Brown vinegar is very essential in treating chicken pox. Add half a cup of brown vinegar to Luke warm bathing water; this would give relief from the irritation of the ailment. An oatmeal bath stops the irritation caused by chicken pox. A few other herbal remedies for chicken pox are the use of boiled green pea water and baking soda. The child should be given a sponge with baking soda; so that when it dries up the child would refrain from itching.

The above mentioned herbal remedies are proven and side effect free. Besides, they are cost friendly also. The many people who have tried these herbal remedies would vouch for their efficacy.