Bishop's Weed, also known as Trachyspermum ammi or Ajwain, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani. Its uses primarily center on digestive, respiratory, and anti-infective properties. References to Bishop's Weed for bruises or their prevention are limited and generally anecdotal, with some traditional texts describing its application in poultices or topical remedies for minor skin conditions and inflammation. The rationale is typically attributed to its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which might theoretically aid in the healing of bruised or injured tissues. However, robust documentation specifically linking Bishop's Weed to the prevention or treatment of bruises is lacking, and it does not appear as a standard remedy for this indication in classical Ayurvedic or Unani literature. There is also a lack of scientific studies evaluating its effectiveness for bruises specifically. Overall, while there is some traditional precedent for its topical use in skin-related ailments, the evidence for its use in bruise prevention is minimal and not well established.