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Arnica montana

 

Spotlight on an important herbal and homeopathic remedy to keep on hand - especially for you "weekend warriors" and little ones prone to bumps and bruises. Arnica is widely used around the world for aches, pains, and injuries. It is available in a variety of different preparations - creams, salves, lotions, pills, and more.

Spotlight on Arnica 

The bumps and bruises remedy

Arnica montana (also known as Leopard's Bane, Sneezewort, Mountain Tobacco) is the remedy of choice for physical trauma. It reduces pain and hastens recovery time from injuries or surgery.

It is used topically in creams or salves as a whole-plant herbal preparation and is taken internally as a homeopathic remedy. It is also a useful and popular addition to massage oils.

For injuries, the cream can be applied directly to the affected area (unbroken skin only) to help reduce or eliminate bruising, swelling, and pain. It can also be applied to "old" bruises to speed healing.

Taken in homeopathic form (pills under the tongue), Arnica promotes the healing of injured tissues and helps to control bleeding.

Important Uses for Arnica 

It really is good for more than just a bruise.......

Trauma from injuries and falls

Sprains and Strains

Sore feeling from too much physical activity

Bruising from injury

Muscle Aches

Pain from over-use

Bleeding

Reduces swelling and bleeding from surgery (can be taken before or after surgery)

Dull Shock (for someone who may be badly injured but is in denial - the classic example is someone in a bad car accident who may need immediate medical help but insists that they are fine and just want to go home)

Alleviates pain and trauma from childbirth

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Warning!

Do not use Arnica cream or gel on broken skin! In case of bleeding injuries, take the Arnica pills by mouth. Creams and gels should be applied to sore areas or bruises only if the skin is intact!!

Keynotes for Arnica Use 

What to look for.......

-Bruised skin following injury

-Injured person refuses help

-Injured person insists that nothing is wrong

-Muscles are very sore or achy

-Bruised or sore feeling anywhere in body

-Feels worse from touch

-Feels better laying down

-Injured person wants to be at home

Getting A Little "Work" Done?

Many Plastic Surgeons give their patients Arnica both before and after surgery to reduce pain, swelling, and bruising.

About Me 

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I am a graduate of the The Homeopathy School of Colorado and hold the designation of CHom (Classical Homeopath). While at the school, I had the privelege of training under homeopaths Alastair Gray, DSH, PCH, Judith Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, DHANP, MSW and Robert Ullman, ND, DHANP, and Kim Elia. I also participated as a supervisor in the published proving of Aquilegia vulgaris - the common Columbine.
I have been providing online consultations for 2 years in addition to my regular in-office practice.

I've used Flower Essence Remedies personally and with my children, my pets, and other family members for the past 8 years and with my homeopathic clients for 4 years. I have been heavily influenced Ian Watson's work with using flower essences in tandem with homeopathy

I have received training in Flower Essence Therapy, Western Herbal Medicine, Reflexology, Health Counseling, Holistic Counseling, Nutritional Counseling, Reiki and Crystal Healing, and Eastern Meditation for health issues.

My philosophy is to offer the BEST care available to each client in a complementary way. I believe that everyone should be educated about all available options regarding their health and well-being and to have access to the best of all systems, whether they be traditional or modern, allopathic or holistic. Integrative medicine benefits everyone.

Arnica Info on Wikipedia 

Arnica montana (also known as leopards bane, wolf's bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica''),Arnica montana is a European flowering plant with large yellow capitula.

Arnica can ease pain in the muscles and joints even if no physical signs of injury (bruising or inflammation) are present.

 

LEARN ABOUT OTHER HANDY REMEDIES TO HAVE IN THE HOUSE

A Well Stocked Homeopathic First Aid Kit

Handy Links For Learning More 

Online homeopathic consultations
Interested in what homeopathic treatment or flower essence therapy can do for you beyond the first aid kit? My site offers compassionate, convenient, and affordable holistic care with online consultations by a Classically trained homeopath (CHom).
Homeopathic Pharmacy Online
ABC Homeopathy is a great resource for ordering the full line of Boiron and Hyland's remedies beyond what you'll usually find in stores. The site also has an easy-to-use online remedy finder and a section on links to homeopaths and holistic resources around the world.
Homeopathy School of Colorado
Offering a comprehensive education in Classical Homeopathy set in the beautiful city of Boulder, Colorado.

Share your stories! 

emilyava wrote...

Arnica is a perennial plant since the 1500s and it still remains popular today. It is really an informative content about arnica. Feel free to check out my lens about warning on herbal remedies

ReplyPosted October 25, 2008

stargazer00 wrote...

My husband fell hard flat on his back on the concrete garage floor. I gave him arnica by mouth and I could not believe how fast he healed. His ribs were really sore at first but I attribute his quick recovery to the arnica.

ReplyPosted October 17, 2008

ngio64 wrote...

I'm back to rave more about Arnica! My daughter, 10, had her tonsils out and we gave her Arnica tablets pre and post op. She is on day 8 post op and she has been using Arnica gel on her neck and jaw every few hours since the surgery. It comforts her. If I offer ice and Arnica gel, she chooses the Arnica gel first. The first few days she kept it by her bed to use when she awoke in pain. Thanks for spreding the word!

ReplyPosted September 27, 2008

Margo_Arrowsmith wrote...

My niece keeps telling me about this. This lens goes to my squidoo library lens.

ReplyPosted September 16, 2008

ngio64 wrote...

thanks for spreading the word on Arnica. I have been using Arnica for almost 8 years. I use the gel on my kids bumps. If I get it on them within a couple of minutes, they do not develope a bruise.
I have had Cystoscopies to remove kidney stones.
I have used it right before I went into surgery and DH dosed me with it as soon as he was allowed to see me. I had an amazing recovery. I was up and fine within 2 hours. The time I did not take the Arnica I was so sore, I felt like a truck hit me and I was in bed on Pain meds for a week. (Same type of surgery!)

ReplyPosted August 07, 2008

 
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