ARNICA (Arnica Montana )
Arnica is also commonly called leopard's bane. The arnica plant has a bright yellow, daisy-like flower that blooms around July. Preparations made from the flowering heads have been used in homeopathic medicine for hundreds of years. Arnica herbs s popular in Germany and over 100 drug preparations are made from the arnica plant. Arnica is a perennial that is protected in parts of Europe. Arnica flowers have been used for reducing the swelling and pain of bruises, sprains, muscle or joint problems, swelling of the veins under the skin (superficial phlebitis), and for insect bites.
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Arnica
Forms of Arnica
Arnica Montana
Arnica Montana has also been used as a mouthwash for swollen gums and mouth ulcers. Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand of Arnica Montana you use
Arnica Lotion
Arnica Lotion has been used for centuries in herbal form as an external application for injuries and is also suggested in homeopathic form for any soft tissue injury. Arnica Lotion is useful for promoting healing of damaged tissue, for instance after operations or dental treatment; and is particularly useful for muscular aches and pains after physical exertion.
Arnica Gel
Arnica Gel has also been clinically proven to relieve the symptoms of ostearthritis of the knee, with 76 per cent of patients willing to use the treatment again.
Benefits of Arnica
Arnica herbs has been used externally in connection with the the following conditions:
- Tender feet
- Abdominal pain
- Arthritis
- Bruises
- Chill blains (if skin is unbroken)
- Irritation from trauma
- Muscle or cartilage pain
- Rheumatism
- Sore or painful joints
- Sprains
- Swellings
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