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Arnica
Arnica montana
Overview
The yellow daisy-like flowers of arnica are renowned for their healing properties, but should only used in topical preparations or extremely dilute homoeopathic medicines, as the plant is toxic when ingested.
Usage
Applied topically, arnica ointment brings relief to aches, sprains and strains. For example, arnica ointment can be rubbed into arthritic or rheumatic joints, used to relieve sore muscles after exercise, or applied to sprains and other injuries of the soft tissue (muscles, joints and ligaments).
Arnica ointment is also traditionally used to accelerate the repair of bruises while relieving swelling and inflammation in the surrounding area, and can help ease the aching and congestion that sometimes accompanies VARICOSE VEINS.
In its homoeopathic form, arnica is used for similar indications, as well as for mental and emotional states of shock.
Instructions
- To support the healing of bruises and relieve sprains and strains, apply arnica ointment to the affected area several times daily
Cautions
- Not for internal use, except in homoeopathic form
- Do not use on open WOUNDS or broken skin, and do not use near the eyes or on the mouth
- Discontinue use if dermatitis develops
- Do not use under occlusive dressings
- Do not use for prolonged periods
- Do not use arnica if you are allergic to other plants from the Compositae/Asteraceae families (e.g. daisies, echinacea, chamomile)
- Consult your medical practitioner prior to taking herbs during pregnancy or breastfeeding
