Know Your Homeopathics: Arnica Montana

Arnica Montana (Arn.), also know as Wolf's Bane or Leopard's Bane, is perhaps the best known homeopathic remedy for injuries and bruising to soft tissues. It’s useful for soreness and bruising after falls, blows, childbirth or surgery. It’s also useful for types of shock, concussion and sprains. Here are some of its more common uses:

Injuries & Surgery

• Injuries or bruising from blunt (rather than sharp) objects.
• Sore, bruised pain.
• Promotes healing reduces bruising after surgery.
• Following dental extractions and procedures.
• Fear of the painful area being touched.
• Concussion, or complaints following concussion.

Skin Complaints

• Symmetrical eruptions on skin (the same on both sides of the body).
• Bruises
• Crops of small, painful boils
• (Note: do not use herbal-strength Arnica cream or tincture on broken skin.)

joints & Muscles

• Sprains and strains.
• Soreness with bruised feeling from overexertion.
• Everything feels too hard and uncomfortable (seat, bed, pillow).

Heart & Circulation

• Angina Pectoris (Ischemic Chest Pain) with a bruised and sore sensation.

Sleep Disturbances

• Bed feels too hard.
• Restlessness when overtired.
• Sleeplessness from overexertion or exhaustion.

For Pets

• Injuries that involve bruising or shock.
• After surgery.
• After birthing.

IMPORTANT
While above self-limiting or acute complaints are suitable for home treatment, also contact your healthcare provider during emergency situations or if symptoms worsen or fail to improve. 

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