Arnica
montana
Liquid extract of dried flowers
(1:10 herb/extract ratio).
Actions: Anti-inflammatory
and resolvent actions promote dissipation and absorption of tissues destroyed
by traumatic injury or over-exertion. Increases nerve force.
Uses: Traumatic injury, bruises, and sore strained joints,
muscles, ligaments and tendons; tensive backache; concussion; stroke;
heart strain and debility of heart muscle due to over-excitement or over-activity;
post-partum discomfort and muscular soreness; reduces pain and bleeding
during and after surgery and facilitates recovery. Emotional trauma (e.g.,
sudden bad news, terror, violence). Sadness and depression. Poor blood
circulation, and urinary incontinence due to weak nerve force. Topically
apply over strained sore areas, and insect bites and stings. Gargle for
sore throat or laryngitis.
Dose: Take 5 to 10 drops in a full cup of water, 1 to
3 times per day. Best given in small, well-diluted doses. (These doses
are based on the 1:10 extract only.) Topically apply cotton cloth wetted
with mixture of 1 teaspoon extract and a cup of cool water. Renew every
1 or 2 hours. As a gargle, mix 5 to 10 drops in half-cup water and gargle
several times per day.
Cautions: Avoid or moderate use in excitement of the
nervous system, irritation of stomach and intestines, acute inflammation,
high fever or asthma. Excessive doses can cause nervous excitement and
throat and stomach irritation. Prolonged topical use, or application to
broken skin may cause skin irritation. Discontinue use if these symptoms
appear.