SPRAINED ANKLE OR WRIST

 A sprain is the wrenching of a joint, producing a strething or laceration

 of the ligaments.

WATER TREATMENTS: 

     1. Ice pack on the ankle or wrist. 3 times a day immadiatelyafter the sprain.

     2. Cold compress on the ankle or wro\ist for 30 minutes., 3 times a day. 

     3. Wrap ankle or wrist elastic bandage after the ice pack. 

     4. Rest the foot or arm for 3 days for severe swelling and pain.

     5. Consult the physician immadiately for severe pain and swelling.

HERBAL MEDICATIONS: 

    

 1. Sabilla leaves poultice 

         . Pound 2 stems with leaves.

         = Apply directly as poultice on the ankle or wrist for 3o minutes, 3 times 

           a day. Use bandage to hold the poultice in place. 

   

 2. Kamantigui stems and leaves poultice 

         . Pound 2 stems with leaves. 

           Aplly directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Use bandage to

           hold the poultice in place.

     

3. Kakawete leaves

         . Crush 10 leaves.

         = Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 2 times a day. Use bandages to

           hold the poultice place.

    

 4. Mayana leaves or 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.