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