Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 9:49:25 GMT -6
Arnica (Arnica montana)
a daisylike mountain flower
Used for:
· Bruises, sprains, soreness and swelling/muscle spasms from sports activity
· Arthritis set off by seasonal change
· General muscle and cartilage pain
Available in: Tincture, homeopathic ointment, cream, salve and pills
Herb/drug interactions: Some people are sensitive to the compound helenalin that's in arnica. If you develop a mild rash, then you are probably helenalin-sensitive and should stop using arnica.
When buying: Look for pure arnica extract, homeopathic pills with 30x dilution, or topical applications
Warning: Arnica is toxic if it gets inside the body. Never apply arnica in any form on broken skin or on an open wound. Never take arnica internally unless it's in the form of homeopathic pills that contain too little arnica to cause harm.
DOSAGES
Adults:
External ointments and tinctures: Rub arnica tincture freely onto injured area, so long as skin isn't broken. Massage it in.
Arnica compresses: Mix 1 tablesthingy of arnica tincture in 1 pint of spring water. Dip a gauze pad in mixture, then put it on the arthritic joint or bruised area.
Homeopathic arnica pills: Pour 4 pills into the cap of the bottle, then toss them into your mouth, under your tongue. (Never handle homeopathic pills, in order to preserve their energetic qualities.) The pills can be taken every two hours for the first 24 hours after the injury, but not within a half hour of eating. I use the 30x dilution as a first aid treatment for injury, dental work and other trauma.
Children under 10:
Same as above
a daisylike mountain flower
Used for:
· Bruises, sprains, soreness and swelling/muscle spasms from sports activity
· Arthritis set off by seasonal change
· General muscle and cartilage pain
Available in: Tincture, homeopathic ointment, cream, salve and pills
Herb/drug interactions: Some people are sensitive to the compound helenalin that's in arnica. If you develop a mild rash, then you are probably helenalin-sensitive and should stop using arnica.
When buying: Look for pure arnica extract, homeopathic pills with 30x dilution, or topical applications
Warning: Arnica is toxic if it gets inside the body. Never apply arnica in any form on broken skin or on an open wound. Never take arnica internally unless it's in the form of homeopathic pills that contain too little arnica to cause harm.
DOSAGES
Adults:
External ointments and tinctures: Rub arnica tincture freely onto injured area, so long as skin isn't broken. Massage it in.
Arnica compresses: Mix 1 tablesthingy of arnica tincture in 1 pint of spring water. Dip a gauze pad in mixture, then put it on the arthritic joint or bruised area.
Homeopathic arnica pills: Pour 4 pills into the cap of the bottle, then toss them into your mouth, under your tongue. (Never handle homeopathic pills, in order to preserve their energetic qualities.) The pills can be taken every two hours for the first 24 hours after the injury, but not within a half hour of eating. I use the 30x dilution as a first aid treatment for injury, dental work and other trauma.
Children under 10:
Same as above