Arnica Montana / Arn

Formal Name: Arnica Montana

Also Known As: Arnica, Leopard’s Bane, Mountain Tobacco, Sneezewort, Mountain Daisy

Though it was once used for internal healing in folk medicine, internal use is not recommended unless it is a properly prepared homeopathic remedy.

Arnica was found to have healing properties as it promoted tissue repair and was a natural anti-inflammatory.

It can be potentially toxic and therefore this plant was limited to external use within mainstream medicine. However, since using such a substance within homeopathy takes on a totally different and safe approach, it has received much attention in this specific capacity.

As a homeopathic remedy, arnica is prepared by using the whole flowering plant including the root. It is then stepped in alcohol, filtered, diluted, and succussed. What remains is not a potentially toxic substance, but rather a substance that has virtually no traces of the actual plant in it. The homeopathic preparation of arnica is safe and works quite well to heal any number of health conditions.

Homeopathic Remedies using Arnica:

Benefits/Uses of Arnica:

Shock, Injury, and Postoperative Care:

There are physical and mental symptoms associated with each of these conditions. An individual may suffer from pain, bruising, swelling, or just a general aching. The body can feel battered and there is commonly a great deal of discomfort. Arnica can work as a homeopathic remedy to help cope with any of these injuries or to assist the body to heal faster than it would on its own.

Post Childbirth Pain:

The pain that a woman may experience as a result of childbirth is very difficult to contend with. This may include the aches felt in the vagina or any sort of pain that is hard for women to cope with on their own.

Tooth and Gum Pain:

Individuals may turn to arnica when they have pain in their teeth, or if they have bleeding or sore gums due to an injury or even dental work.

Joint and Muscle Pain:

Individuals who suffer from arthritic pain, sprains, or any sort of strain to the joints may benefit greatly from using arnica as a homeopathic remedy. It can assist in reducing the swelling and bruising associated with this type of pain. It may also help to get rid of any cramps or muscle aches.

Fever:

The body may feel cool while the head feels hot. The individual can have a fever alone, or the fever may be accompanied by other symptoms such as loose stools or flatulence. This homeopathic remedy is used to help with recurring fevers.

Skin Conditions:

Arnica works well as a homeopathic remedy for hard, swollen, or dry skin that has come about as a result of bed sores, boils, or even insect bites.

Homeopathic Remedy Profile for Arnica:

Those who can benefit the most from arnica as a homeopathic remedy may deny that they are ill in the first place. They tend to ignore any symptoms and minimize the intensity of any conditions that they are suffering from. They don’t like to be left alone and feel agitated quite often. They have a difficult time in concentrating and feel restless much of the time.