Homeopathic Arnica - Cuts, Bruises, Shock & More...

Arnica is the homeopathic remedy made from the small yellow mountain plant Arnica Montana. Arnica is perhaps the most well-known homeopathic remedy which many people reach for to treat bumps, bruises, cuts and injuries. Arnica is an excellent first-aid remedy and has an affinity with stimulating healing of the blood and muscles. Arnica is a handy remedy to have to hand as part of your homeopathic first aid kit and especially useful for supporting children with trips, cuts, bumps and bruises.

injuries & trauma

Arnica is valuable in first aid situations where a person has experienced falls, bumps, cuts and bruising. Use Arnica when there are signs of swelling, bleeding and bruising. Arnica is also indicated to support recovery after dental work and can support with feelings of swelling, redness, bruising and bleeding.

* For suspected broken or fractured bones, only give Arnica after you have been seen by a qualified medical professional, received emergency treatment and any breaks or fractures have been diagnosed and set (aligned and immobilised). Then Arnica, along with other remedies such as Calc Phos and Symphytum (Comfrey) can be used as part of your complementary holistic support for recovery.

over-exertion & exhaustion

Due to Arnica's affinity with muscles and tissue - it is a go to remedy for feelings of exhaustion and muscle aches, tenderness, stiffness and tiredness after over-exertion. Use Arnica for ailments from physcial work, after a day of gardening, hiking, walking or cycling. It can also be useful after sports to support the body in recovering from worked muscles and exertion. Use alongside rehydration, electrolytes, Epsom Salt baths and magnesium spray.

Arnica can also be a very useful remedy to use during labour, birth and postnatal recovery - supporting women with coping with labour contractions, exhaustion then postnatal tissue healing.

back pain

Arnica is indicated for backache due to muscle strain, lifting and overuse.

Arnica can support soreness of the back and shoulders, conditions made worse by over-lifting, bruises from blows, falls and injuries.

TRAUMA & SHOCK

Arnica is a valuable remedy to treat shock and trauma. Both children and adults can experience emotional shock from either experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, injury or situation. Treating shock is a key part of homeopathic treatment, as shock left untreated can go on to weaken the vital force and increase future susceptibility to health issues. Arnica is a valuable remedy for shock when the person clearly appears to be upset, shocked or injured but says that they are 'fine'. In situations where an adult or child is clearly expressing fear, anxiety and upset as a result of a shock or trauma - Aconite can be a well indicated remedy.

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