Sprains, strains and bruises - An active lifestyle does increase the risk of wrenching an ankle, pulling a muscle and/or bruising a limb. In all three cases, the first-aid rule is to decrease the swelling right away with R.I.C.E.... rest, ice, compression and elevation...plus aromatherapy, of course. Chamomile, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, melissa (lemon balm) and helichrysum decrease the swelling and discoloration while easing pain.
Source: Great Life, June 1998 - Recipe by Kathi Keville