Arnica is derived from the herb Arnica montana (also known as Leopard's Bane, Wolf's Bane or Mountain Arnica), a plant used since the 16th century as a remedy for bruises, muscular aches and pains, and rheumatism.

Treatment Use

Arnica is useful when any of the following are indicated:

Mental and emotional aspects

Irritability
Nervousness and oversensitivity
Inability to focus on a task for long
Forgetfulness and indifference
Agoraphobia
All forms of shock
Bereavement.

Physical aspects

Post-surgical convalescence
Labour pains and childbirth
Sore muscles
Swelling
Bruising
Backache and joint pain
Sprains
Black eyes Accidents and falls
Hot, sensitive, aching headache
Heavy, tired eyes
Concussion
Nosebleeds
Sore muscles in chest following a bad cough
Over-exertion Vertigo.

Modalities

Better: for lying down.
Worse: for moving; cold, damp weather.

Treatment Tips

Arnica is a key remedy for all forms of muscular pain and bruising. It is also very useful applied topically to unbroken skin in a cream or ointment form or as a compress using the tincture. Arnica is one of the most commonly used remedies and is an over-the-counter bestseller.

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