Sol,
 
When i get injured i put CS/Swedish Bitters/DMSO and overnight swelling 
subsides, wound heals very fast too.  This mix is great for bruises.  I twice 
had thromboembolism on my feet and i applied this mix on top of the  black 
walnut-sized bruise with hard swelling and in 5 minutes or less the bruise went 
away as well as the swelling.  I keep a mix in a bottle so whenever i need it 
is ready to be used.
 
Melly