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Arnica Montana, commonly known as leopard’s bane, is a plant indigenous to Europe. It is mainly cultivated in North America. The word ‘Arnica’ has been derived from Latin meaning ‘Lambskin’, because of the wooly textured leaves. However, the word ‘Montana’ depicts mountains, i.e., where the plant grows. The drug Arnica Montana is prepared from the roots of its plant.
Back in those days, when it was not yet scientifically proven to have medicinal properties, the locals used to pop it into their mouth in cases of falls, injuries, and pains. Little was it known that this plant would have intrinsic medicinal properties that could replace a surgeon’s knife in some cases.
Arnica has been used in homeopathy to treat a variety of injuries, both fresh and old. It can be used to treat both the acute and chronic effects of injuries. These injuries leave a sore, bruised feeling all over the body. The patient feels restless and cannot find a comfortable spot to rest at. In the olden times, it was also used as a topical treatment.
Arnica has an important role to play in many conditions, but it is a renowned drug for its action on the injuries. It can be given for major as well as minor injuries, where the bleeding is concealed and the skin stays intact. Arnica is known to have antibiotic and muscle relaxing properties as well.
The efficacy of Arnica in healing injured tissues is testified from the fact that many surgeons around the world use this homeopathic medicine to promote healing and minimizing postoperative infections.
The ‘Arnica’ Constitution
Arnica tends to suit ‘Plethoric’ constitutions, meaning those who have an abounding quantity of blood, with a red face and lively expressions. Constitutionally, the patients are predisposed to congestions of the parts like the head and limbs.
Arnica: Drug Action
The chief action of arnica is on the blood and blood vessel particularly on the capillaries (small blood vessels). It is known to possess a quality of absorbing blood. It also has antibiotic properties, hence preventing septic conditions. On the muscles, it acts as a muscle relaxant and relieves the tension of the stressed parts.
The scope of Arnica in Treating Injuries
Arnica for Bruises
A bruise is a bluish black discoloration that forms under the skin, sometimes may look like a blood clot.
Arnica is an infallible remedy for such complaints. The bruises could be due to any reason, be it a mechanical trauma or due to weak capillaries. It has been clinically seen that sometimes people tend to have a random bruise here and other and the patient himself is not aware of any trauma at the site. Such bruises can arise as a result of extravasation(outflow) of blood from the small vessels owing to the weak capillary walls. This is how Arnica can do wonders in such cases; it affects the weak capillary walls and strengthens them and also causes constriction of the dilated small vessel, stopping the flow of blood. It can affect these vessels and increases their power to retain the blood. It is a wonderful remedy in the first stage of injury, where much bruising has been done and the pain is intense but diffused.
It can also be given for bruises that arise as a result of a blow to the stomach or other organs. Not to forget its impeccable role in treating ‘Black Eye’, i.e.the bluish black discoloration surrounding the eye which is generally because of a strong blow to the part.
The parts that are bruised are very sore; the soreness being much greater than the size of the bruise. The patient can barely afford to move or let alone touch the affected part. Arnica can help in dealing with the soreness and tenderness in such cases, along with healing the bruise.
Arnica Montana for Haemorrhages
Arnica has a wonderful capability of reabsorption of blood. It can be given for hematomas (collection of blood under superficial layers), for conditions where there is concealed bleeding, the blood has escaped out of the capillaries but the skin remains intact. Such conditions when there is no sufficient tone in the fibers of the vessel to hold the blood. The vessel walls then ooze out blood. These hemorrhages are a result of mechanical traumas, which are blunt without causing any open wounds. An important thing to note in cases of injuries where there has been bleeding is that Arnica should only be used once the bleeding has stopped (either by suturing or once the wound has gone through the stage of initial clot formation). It is a well-indicated remedy for cases of retinal hemorrhages and helps in the easy resolving of the condition. It can also be given in cases of epistaxis ( bleeding from the nose) especially after an episode of injury to the nasal area. Here, Arnica helps in vasoconstriction of the vessels and helps in stopping the bleeding.
It also very effectively dissolves the petechial hemorrhages (small pinpointed bleeding spots under the skin), owing again to the re-absorption capability of the medicine.
Arnica for Suppuration
Arnica has often proved to be beneficial for cases where the wounds have a tendency for pus formation that could be avoided with its use. It can be given in cases of pyaemia and septicaemia, as a result of a trauma. It often happens that after a blow or contusion, the patient gets restless, has a lame sore feeling all over the body, tosses and turns on lying down, cannot find a spot soft enough to make him feel relaxed. This could or could not be attended with fever. In such cases, Arnica has proven to be a great remedy. It can remove the bacterial infections in the background owing to its antibiotic properties, along with healing the concealed bleeding under the skin and other consequences of an injury. Many surgeons use Arnica in order to prevent postoperative infections in their patients.
Arnica for Sprains
A very common type of injury that almost everyone has faced one time or the other is a sprain due to a misstep. An injury of the ligaments is known as a sprain. It can be caused due to twisting of the foot in an undesired manner. It is a very common type of injury seen in sportsmen or in women who wear high heels. Such cases of sprains where even wearing the shoe could seem like a task can be marvelously healed with Arnica. Arnica relaxes the tension of the twisted ligament and helps in managing the pain, soreness and the lameness of the part affected. The black and blue appearance of the sprained part goes away in a surprisingly short time, and one can manipulate the part with much ease.
Arnica for Fractures
Arnica is especially given in fractures of the head or spine, with the compression of the brain. It very well manages those cases where the patient goes into a coma (unconscious state) after an accident, where there is head injury or the spinal cord may be involved. It can minimize the post-injury effects and works well for people who go into a coma following the injury. Its effective role in helping a patient come out of coma post the injury puts Arnica under the special category of treating head injuries.
Conditions that arise after a head injury (whether recent or remote), can be effectively treated with the remedy. For example, epilepsy following an injury to the head, loss of memory, speech problems following an injury etc. are also effectively cured with Arnica.
Fractures of the bone may call for the use of Arnica, both externally and internally, to relieve the swelling of the limb. Many times, people develop localized muscle twitching after a fracture, which is nothing but a reflex of the fracture. They feel significantly better with respect to the pain, swelling, and tenderness when treated with Arnica. Arnica helps in speeding the process of healing and preventing the infection and deterioration of the bone.
Arnica for Myalgia
A very common phenomenon that has been clinically seen is that once a disease has taken its course and resolved, it leaves a trail of unrelated complaints behind. For instance, after an episode of flu, patients complain of muscular pains all over. They cannot relate it to any other event but to the illness that they have suffered in the past. Such pains (though have no direct relation to the illness they have suffered from), cannot be ignored. This is where Arnica can prove to be beneficial. It is an underestimated remedy in such cases of myalgia (muscle pains), where the muscle pains have started as a consequence of a disease. It can also be given for cases where the muscles are sore and tender as a result of over-straining, be it at the gym or laborious working at a workplace.
It works brilliantly in myalgia of the intercostal muscles (muscles between the ribs) after exertion, where the person feels as if his ribs are bruised, and even breathing becomes difficult for him.
Other Clinical Conditions Treated with Arnica:
- Concealed Injuries
- Typhoid fevers
- Gout
- Black eye
- Fractures
- Sprains and Strains
- Meningitis
- Mechanical Otitis
- Epistaxis
- Myalgia
- Haematuria
- Hydrocele
- Uterine Prolapse
- Metrorrhagia
- Boils
- Septicemia
- Appendicitis
- Postpartum Haemorrhages
- Bed Sores
- Headache
- Bronchitis
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Haematuria
Dosage
Homeopathic medicine Arnica is recommended in the potency of 30C. In recent, fresh injuries it can be repeated frequently. In cases of remote injuries, it can be used in high potencies but with infrequent repetitions.
It can also be applied locally in the form of tincture, but not on abraded (broken) skin.
Caution: Although homeopathic medicine Arnica is a safe remedy to use, a homeopathic physician must be consulted prior to its use.
Arnica and Other Homeopathic Remedies
Arnica follows well after Aconite, Apis, Ham, Ipecacuanha and Veratrum album.
- It is complementary to Aconite, Hypericum and Rhus tox.
- It antidotes the effect of Camphor.
- It is followed well by Acid sulph.
How to use Arnica
Mild-to-moderate injuries can be effectively treated at home using Arnica. It is also sold by the name of Arnica Montana. 30 c potency of Arnica can be taken internally 4- 5 times a day. Its use should be discontinued once the desirable relief has been achieved. In cases where the injury is severe and blood loss is uncontrollable, one should immediately contact the local hospital
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I took 10 drops of Arnica. My pain in the upper Arm in the left shoulder was extending from the shoulder and spreading downwards in the Arm about 4 inches.
I took 10 drops of 200c Arnica . Result of that Discharge start coming from eyes.
Eye dischage started when i tookoff and drove around
I just eat and slept all night ate little bit and goes to sleep. Diabetise
I will take 2 or 3 drops 2 or 3 times. I have sbl bottle in liquid. Now i don;t have small plastic
My head started kurkan laga Paya hai. I applied Mustard oil prior to medication then i put more oil my head become more kushkak. Now I know why DR’s gives small dosage in frquently
3 times a day or more.
i could not see when i get up in the morning my watch. Now I notice the Arnica brought out gunk out of my eyes. Because the potency was strong and also the drops were 10 if the drops were less it would not happen.
when ever i come back to America I begin to get Discharge from my eyes when i take certain medications either Allopathic or now Homeopathic. Being Diabetic my eyes affected all my Molars had root canal done decade ago and 5 years ago. now its time for extraction of the toothon all 3 Molars
On one tooth Bridge is placed and other is bad need to be extracted.
Is there any medication for infected tooth where infection stops spreading.
3 years ago i took Natrum Sulphuricum was 200 10 drops BID for 2 days and 10 drops after 2 days BID. first time i felt constipation then 2nd time i was constipated for life then loss voice then voice became horse then all the sinusitis came from the eyes which was pilled up due to Antihistamine for decades. Now eyes felt like a glass in my eyes.
i was scared i was getting up and rushing to bathroom washing my eyes specilly this happened when i get up i took Steroid drops Dextramethasone eye drops . I finished all the bottle. Pain was like hell and i see some some singh in my eyes like a glass.
Constipation now just opened up 6 months back when i sayed in India .
this was unusual Diahreea i suffered in which I felt very good due to Amoxcillin.
But I had to go 10 timesa day.
Merc sol did not do much.
aloes podophylum and china did not do much yes yogart ( Daaie) did the magic and stop the
The Diahreea. Antibiotic all mt life killed all the intestinal Bacterias yogart helped to recover it.
Every time i eat in the morning I fall sleep.
I need to walk.
I am having discharge from the eye . it was Greenish Color discharge this morning. which i could not see or open my eyes . It was green hard crystals on the out side of the eye lids. in a way it was good that gunk from eyes came out. This happens to me all the time in America during Pollen season or specially in the Month of October and November. Bottom of the rt eye is itching and I have Euprasia drops and another drops I picked up from Dr Reckiweg Whole sale store in Delhi.
I brought some medications with me.
Ignatia 30
LycoPodium 30/ 200
Casticum 30
Echinacea 30/200
Graphites 30
Nux-Vomica 30/200 Antidote should be taken at NIGHT.
Sulphur 30 Antidll above by Dr Reckeweg Almost all expires in March 2017
SBL Products.
Rhus Toxicondendron 200 Pain when i have to look up not an injury.
Aconittum Napellus 200 Very help ful in winter in NY.
Sabadilla 200 good for sneezing
Belladona 200 for pain and
Arum Triphyllum 200
Natrum Sulphuricum 6X
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Af-Tabs Anti-Flu 25 gm by SBL. Given By Dr Rajesh in Paschim Vihar
SINUS GOLD BY ADVEN 30ml. Dr Rajesh
LIV-T Liver tonic Gave me Constipation from Loose Diaarheea Picked up my self. When I saw podophylum in it I said it will fix my unusual diahreea i which lot of pasty stool came out alot
My face was looking very beautiful very Gorgious like women looks beautiful. I wish I get that look back again.
Iam having Gas problem here in NY due to Bad foods Taco bell sells in America the uncooked tortilla bread. I stopped going I am making rice with Brocoolli ( Taking the pitch out from indian rice) saute with garlic and ginger cumins and Haldi. added little bit yogart and it tatest so good when its khattie. I likie food like kichardi then it tasted good to me. not individual sitting and you have to mix it. But it also depends on who is cooking.
Help me with NEUROPATHY. WALKING IS THE SOLUTION ( 3 TOES ON THE RIGHT SIDE ONLY ARE TINGLING AND BELOW THE FRONT PART OF THE FOOT IS HARD COLD BRITTLE PAIN FUL. I SHOULD SOAK IT IN HOTTER WATER THEN GO FOR WALK.
HERE MASSAGE AND PHYSIOTHERAPY IS $100 NO ONE CAN AFFORD IT.
HERE PEOPLE ARE UNEMPLOYED THATS WHY THEY GO TO INDIA AND SPEND ONE YEAR TO STUDY OR HEAL THERE MIND.
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Damiaplant by schwabe Co.
Kali Phos 6X
Yohimbinum Q
R76. Casticum helped alot in getting Cough out./ R41 I used it half but sugar should be in control in order for medication to be effective.
Thanks to people who developed Arnica. I read your Article.
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30 Drams
Angus 30c
Aconite 30
Belladona 30 c
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15 Drams
Podophylum 200
Pulsatilla 30c
Rhus Tox 30c
Casticum 200
Acid Floor 30
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10 Drams
Merc Sol 200
Natmur 200
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I like LYCO.
Conium Reacted to me May be i should take lower strenght.
I had RT Testical Pain before I left India 3 months back.
For that Dr Tried Rohdenderon I told him I selpt with Gori about 26 years ago. and then
I had no more Hard Errection After that date.
But I was under my Mothers Care in 1997 Getting 3 times meals andd I took Bioflavonoids
to alter my Ear Pressure. It fixed my my Testical pressure. I was at the age 38 My Peanuts went from dead to Super alive If I had a woem partner with me then She would been much happier and way in 2006 I TOOK SHILAJEET which made me living dead. Vela mind nothing to do too much time to kill. I was hanging out in NY store picked up and took one and ruined my pressure. Now Can I still have Gonorehea wheni slept with Spanish lady in 1985 who runid my sexual life. She said lets live together. I said am I stupid my Moam finds out OI will be living dead. Then i was dead 6 months sleep in 1997 and
Now game plan is control the sugar then fix Testical Pressure. Mya be the LYCOPODIUM 200 may do the trick given by Dr Jaslin-Oberoi89@gmail.com Very young Dynamic Dr. She is so busy have no time. I wish I could talk to her. I was seeing Dr Nagia he never gave me LYCO 200. At least she gave me for my pain 1m strength the way she admistered it was every 10 miutes. Now i learned that take in small drops but some regular intervals. Not stupid like me I took 10 drops of Arnica yesterday from my left upper arm pain extending towards middle of the arm.
I am in Love with Homeopath Dr’s and the medication. God created some thing wonderful.
I respect those Dr’s not being selfish and cure Patients.
I am coughing yellow green mucous Summer just arrived today in New-York.
You never know at nights are always cooler and colder. When rains it gets cold.
i am saving aconite for winter i need more Aconite 30/aLL TESTS ARE NEGATIVE FROM hiv TO HEPATITIS, CBC REVEALED HEMOGLOBIN LOW , fe is low. i was bittely cold in the winter then might be my Fe was 9 may be last checked 3 months back was 12.2 should been 13 to 17
Sugar was high
GUR KHIN KHIN PREET LAGAVO MERAI HEARAI.
i AM LISTENING TO MANPREET SINGH WHEN I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT SHABAD ..
sensitivity to the upper rt Molar tooth feels hot and cold with cold water ( Ny water taps always comes with Cold Water)
heart rate go96)es up at night i want it 72 or below
i was shocked when i was in delhi they said its 120 80 84 ( 84 always use to be 95 and upto
I want my pulse lower may be rumn I am 53 in oct be 54. I look young 40
I was ok in delhi till 1st week of May.
My voice is getting horsed. i have Casticum.
In india i did not have refregerator and i survived from july to May.
I never thought selfish ness in my life now I do.
He is making money whats wrong with me. I should get a job may be $10 an hour to start with
Atleast I will pay my bills. I am out of profession.
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my uncle has accident 15 days before in which his waist side get injure , not internally, and MRI report suggest there is crack in bone also, one suggest ARNICA CM TO BE TAKEN ONCE, so plz suggest over that or any other medicine and also how to use particular medicine, THANKS.
i m a shopkeeper, eyesight is very weak -3.5 now to know about arnica from Internet using arnica 6 might improving insight not say in clear words but i m feeling very much acidity problem. in start it was acidity then gas and now heavy cough and huge nasal preparation in whole night and day.
Dear Sir what i have to do…..
i want to remove spectacles and improve my forgetfulness.
please Sir give me advice i m Major tension
Hello Sir
My daughter is 7 months old and she suffered
Lack of oxygen at birth, because of that she had
Huge brain injury. Dr’s said she might not walk or talk. She had seizures at birth. The parts which got injured in the brain are basal ganglia, bilateral thalamus, cortex, lower brain stem, she is doing some abnormal movements now, she has really high muscle tone in her hands and legs, she keeps them straight . She cries thru out the day
Do u suggest any homeopathy medicine for her brain injury?
Hi I’ve been having anxiety on and off since childhood I have had a lot of trauma in my life I am a dark haired female with pale skin can you recommend treatment thanks
Hi Dr. Sharma
Daughter (13) has concussion for 2 months due to hitting head while sledding.
She is under care conussion clinic.
Been taking omega DHA/EPA pills 6 per day
arnica 30 2 times a day
b12 2 times day
multi vitamin
magensium
epsom salts baths
tylenol for pain
symptoms still having are headache school tests, anxiety due to school work , light & sound sensitivity but fading more & more each week.
Recently increased arnica to 200 only give once day day
Any other recommedations or thoughts much appreciated.
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i was wondering if you have a cure for alcoholism
I’ve read about a medication that makes you want to puke if you drink. Google search: vomit alcohol medication
sir i have oily scalp and dandruff, i daily shampoo but after some hours my hair get oily, i have used grafities 200 and natrum mur 200 but not get good result. i m male 26 years old, 78 weight, 5 feet 11 inches. i like sweet things. pls tell me the soloution Sir
Regard
Imran
Doctor
I’m 60 years old and have been physically active throughout my adult years with regular exercise, gym, running,cycling etc. Last year I would develope a low ache in my knee when cycling which would alieviate itself over night. Lately I was sitting cross legged on the floor and upon standing experienced an immediate onset severe pain on the knee’s medial area which did not subside for several days and still lingers now almost three weeks later. Xrays show little space between the patella and underlying structures and some arthritis. Further consideration leads me to understand I have vastus medialis weakness lending to a patella tracking problem. While I’m now praticing exercises specific to strengthening the vastus medialis I have undertaken to use arnica in strength of 1m, 3 pellets 3 times a day. Please share your thoughts on this regiment of dosing.
Thanking you in advance
Stephen Bugg
Dear dr,
My doughter 1year and 8 months old fell down on tooth , 2 teeth broken down & got havily injured, gave arnica -30 immidately. plz suggest what should the dosages fequency in a day & for how many days.
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mere husband ki age39 yrs hai.16months pehle unhe brain attack aaya tha jisse unki dono eyes ki half half light chali gayi.bahut treatment lene ke baad bhi theek nahi huaa.kya ye problem theek ho sakti hai?????please guide me……..
mere husband ki age39 yrs hai.16months pehle unhe brain attack aaya tha jisse unki dono eyes ki half half roshni chali gayi.bahut treatment lene ke baad bhi theek nahi huaa.kya ye problem theek ho sakti hai?????please guide me……..thanking you..
Hello Doctor,
I am Mr. Mahesh Thapa, 35, from Kathmandu, Nepal. I am suffering from Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) for 10 years. I have difficulty in walking, speaking, gripping, cramping, fasciculation on muscle & tongue. I can stand but need support to walk. I can sleep well & blood pressure is normal 110/80. I use on screen keyboard to type. I was good sportsman & never used alcohol, tobacco or any type of addiction throughout my life. still I am good player of chess at national level. I was 7th at open national tournament two months ago.
I used alopathic, ayurvedic, yunani, homeopathic, acupuncture & other traditional treatment methods in past. I am using homeopathic medicines since 5 years from a government hospital. It helped me on cramping. It is gradually limiting my physical mobility. I have more problem in my hands where the loss of muscle is more than other part of body. actually I can’t figure out loss of muscle in other parts of body except my hands & shoulder. I still have strong believe that I can overcome this disease. Is there any homeopathic medicine which can help me ?
Sincerely,
Mahesh
Dera Dr. Can Arnica help to reduce the blood pressure, my friend has BP 100/200 for last one month.
Hello,
Is there any homeopathic treatment for Motor Neuron Disease?
Thanks.
Hello sir,
I have one question ?
Is there any homeopathic treatment for Motor Neuron Disease?
Thanks
muhammad waheed 42 years
from pakistan
I have prostrate problems since 2006,and also i have a cyst in my left testical,i am taken Tuja 1m one a month,since last 6hree month..My age is 62 years and having a weight 72kg.height is 6feet.
I would like to asked you that if i take ARNICA,its will help me to reduce my prostrate as well as cyst,Please suggest.
Thank
M.Pervez
please give the name of single remedies homeopathic medicine.
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he is infalntile paralysis.
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my child is after harnia opration his fever is high and fidz he is one month.after then is brain is efcet and he right side is slow and his sence is poor.plz give me right way.
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me
my wife is suffering from pain in left hand upper to lower side form few days. please give the name of single remedies homeopathic medicine.
Aslam from Pakistan – Karachi
my baby is 11 months old. a birth asphixia case, brain injury during birth, remained in coma for 6 days, infantile spasmic sezures since 3months age,cerebral palsy ,now head count is still 38 cm, developmental delays, under weight 7 kg ,giving aulopathic medicines – wysolone, clonotril, levipil and homopathic – zincum, gelsemium, natrum mur, kali phos. please help my child none is giving +ve respose for my child for god’s sake please help he has no eye- hand contact but he respose s to voice , knows parents plays with jhoomer etc.but poor head holding, head remain towards right side . please help with any therapy u know.
Hello Sapna,
Did you get any response or solution for your issue?Please let me know.