Does raw meat really help a black eye?

Question:

I have personally never seen anyone apply raw meat to a black eye, mainly because I've never been around someone who got one (a black eye, that is). Do people actually do this, or is this some kind of tv and film myth? And if so, what is it about raw meat that would help a black eye or make a difference?

Answers:
It's just the coldness of it because it helps reduce swelling. Ice is much better alternative as it is more sanitary since raw meat is full of bacteria.

Other Answers:
No

yes it does No it doesn't

It helps but just because it is usually cold. An ice pack has the same effect.

The cold temp of most raw meat is actually what does it. A bag of frozen peas would do the same thing.

its only if you dont have an ice pack It is only the cooling effect of the cool meat that helps. A cool compress would do the same thing

Well if it is cold then yah.

You just need something that is cold that will fit on the area.a bag of frozen peas is just as good. Id say no, its just the coldness from the meat that helps.

Raw meat is cold (assuming you're planning on keeping it fresh enough to cook and eat!) and soft enough not to hurt the bruised eye.
Other than that, raw meat has no special properties that would help a black eye.

It's not raw meat, it's just something cold which can conform to the eye. A frozen bag of peas works just as well. thats if its cold really cold in the movies they use just cuz its cool

Yep, supposedly there's some sort of chemical/biological occurance that draws the blood to the surface.. somehow, it reduces the swelling.. and you've got a nicely tenderized steak when you're through with it on your face.. My dad used to do this for my brothers. put a steak on their MANY blackened eyes. Then he'd cook up the steak for them.. kind of a right of passage, I suppose. But, really, the salt in your skin (and, tears for those bad bruises) does tenderize the steak. so, it;s a win-win, right?

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