If you haven’t got a natural first aid kit that contains a homoeopathic ointment for cuts, or any arnica for bruises, then don’t despair. Look in the kitchen cupboard and if you have vinegar – apple cider for preference – then you have a remedy at hand. Just soak a clean, damp, cloth in vinegar, and apply to the affected area every 15 minutes until the pain goes away. It will act as a compress and also draws the discoloration out of bruises.