Region & Language

Bruises

Glossary

Bruises (contusions) result from blunt force impacts on body tissue, causing haematomas, swelling and pain without breaking the skin.

In the context of Styrian pumpkin seed oil: In Styrian folk medicine, pumpkin seed oil is traditionally mentioned for various external applications. Pumpkin seed oil is not a medicine. In the case of severe bruises or suspected bone fractures, medical assessment is required.

Health & body