Arnica Montana – Discover the Benefits of Homeopathy

Learn how to use Arnica Montana and discover the benefits of homeopathy for you and your family.

As a homemaker and the caretaker of our homes we want medicine that is safe and effective. The homeopathic remedy Arnica Montana, is one of these types of medicine. This medicine is one that needs to be in everyone’s medicine cabinet.

What is Arnica Montana?

Arnica is made from a daisy like flower that is found high in the mountainous regions of central and northern Europe. The official name of this flower is Leopard’s Bane but is also known as Mountain Daisy, Wolf’s Bane and Mountain Tobacco.

This plant species is highly toxic in it’s original, raw form but thanks to the amazing process of homeopathy after dilution and succussion, the medicine no longer holds any toxic properties but is solely, safe and effective.

What Are the Benefits Of Arnica?

The ailments that Arnica is most known to address are bumps and bruises but Arnica is definitely not limited to only these conditions. It is a powerful remedy that is able to address a variety of conditions in the human body.

Many people are aware of the medicine Arnica even if they don’t understand what homeopathic medicine is. An example of this is that many plastic surgeons who don’t understand homeopathy as a whole, prescribe Arnica Montana after surgery to help with bruising. If you are new to homeopathy and would like to learn more about this alternative form of medicine you can read my article on the basic principles of homeopathy HERE.

Types of Injuries that Arnica Can Help

If someone sustains an injury or accident, Arnica is the first remedy that should come to mind. It is also one of the number one remedies given for shock. This medicine has strong anti-inflammatory properties which can help in many circumstances that involve injury. Arnica is a anti-inflammatory medicine that has been used since the 1500s.

Below is a list of injuries where Arnica is the key remedy to consider:

• Head Injuries (concussions)
• Bruising
• Hemorrhaging (anywhere in the body)
• Fatigue
• Over-lifting & Overworking
• Sprains
• Shock

Arnica is considered a remedy for situations of trauma. Whether past or present, this medicine has the ability to address trauma in all of its forms. It can help with both mental and emotional shocks.

When a person is dealing with aches and pain throughout the body, Arnica should be considered. It can help with soreness and pain from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet. It is a full body remedy.

Arnica is also a great remedy to have on hand pre and post surgery. Many people use it before having any type of dental procedures done in order to help manage the pain.

Does Arnica Interact with Conventional Medicine

No, Arnica does not interact with conventional medicines. This is the great thing about homeopathic medicine. It is a gentle and effective form of medicine that works in the body without side effects or interaction with other medications.

What Forms Does Arnica Come In

Arnica can be purchased in pellet form but also in lotions or ointments. These ointments can be placed topically on the skin to help with sore muscles and sprains. One important thing to remember is to never put Arnica on the skin if there are open wounds, such as cuts and abrasions because it will burn.

Where do I recommend you purchase remedies?

• Boiron
• Washington Homeopathics
• Hylands
• Helios
• Taproots

How I Have Personally Used Arnica

I have personally used this remedy myself after having a really poor night sleep. My whole body felt sore. Arnica quickly addressed my body soreness and I could move along with my day. I have also taken Arnica after child birth. I took this medicine after delivering my second child to help with bruising and swelling. My post labor healing was amazing and I contribute so much of that to the remedy Arnica. You can read about My Unmedicated Birthing Experience in a Birthing Pool.

If you have children, Arnica is a must have. I can’t begin to tell you the many stories of how Arnica has greatly helped my children after falls, bumps and bruises.

Arnica is a remedy that I always keep with me. I keep a bottle at our home, in our diaper bag or in my purse. We keep this remedy in several different potencies including 30c, 200c and 1m.

Where to Learn More

Arnica can help with a variety of ailments, these types of situations are ones that we have all encountered or will encounter in the future in caring for our families. I recommend that you make sure to have the remedy Arnica in your medicine cabinet to help care for your family. Check out my article on Homeopathic First Aid to learn other homeopathic medicines to have on hand to help you and your family in first aid situations.

Learning all that you can about these medicines is an investment in you and your family’s health and one that you won’t regret. Take some time this week to learn more about this amazing medicine and feel empowered to care for you and your family. Comment below and share your personal experience in using homeopathic Arnica Montana.

This information is for informational purposes only. I am not a medical doctor or certified homeopath. No material is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. Please never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this correspondence.