One of the best anti-inflammatories found is CoQ10.
Have put it on bruises starting and on sprained ankles and on edema-swelled ankles and feet in family members. It can even be used on receding or infected gums.
Get the capsules that have the stuff that looks like jelly or egg white inside, crack open half a dozen, and apply the goo to the problem area. Can mix w oil or aloe vera to smooth out.
When I have done so, in some cases could see swelling go down almost in real-time. Not saying I have found it to work on everything, but almost. It is a nutritional supplement, found mostly in meat protein and egg, and needed by the body.
This is good to know. I take CoQ 10 as a supplement already. My swelling has gone down a lot, but I can use your method the next time. Thank you.