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Uses for Arnica Montana 30C

Arnica Montana is a flowering plant found widely in the mountains of Europe. Herb specialist Nancy Allison said the plant is known in the mountains of Germany as "stoh up un goh hen", translated as "stand up and go home", attesting to the plant's healing properties. Arnica is safe for internal use only in the highly diluted form of homeopathic remedies.

  1. Treating Injury

    • According to Samuel Hahnemann, M.D., the physician credited with the earliest research and development of homeopathic treatment, arnica montana 30c is effective in treating injuries, bruises and soreness resulting from falls and other types of blunt trauma. Residual pain from past injuries, even if the injury was received years earlier, can be relieved as well. Arnica preparations are useful for soothing overworked muscles, reducing swelling, and healing sprains, bruises and wounds, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

    Preventive Uses

    • Homeocare Laboratories, a manufacturer of homeopathic remedies, recommends arnica montana as a preventive treatment for bruising and tissue damage from surgery and dental work. The remedy can be taken prior to the procedure then repeated afterward to improve recovery time and reduce painful symptoms.

    Dosage

    • Homeopathic oral preparations come in the form of small pleasant-tasting pills that are placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. Three to five pellets should be taken immediately when an injury has been received. Very severe injuries can be treated with subsequent doses every hour, then tapered off as symptoms improve. Otherwise, the dosage should be repeated three times daily. Homeopathic remedies should not be taken near mealtime.

    Strength and Potency

    • Homeopathic remedies are prepared by dissolving the acting agent in water and alcohol. The solution is then diluted in water and undergoes succession, a method of vigorous mixing. The process is repeated from three to many thousands of times, according to David Norton, N.D. Each repetition increases the potency and strength of the remedy. The letter C stands for centesimal, meaning one part arnica montana was diluted in 100 parts alcohol. The designation of 30 means the process was repeated 30 times. Higher numbers indicate greater healing potential. Remedies with the designation 30c are adequate for home use; higher potencies should be administered by a homeopathic physician.

    Warnings

    • In homeopathic remedies, ingredients are diluted significantly. Homeopathic preparations containing arnica montana are safe for internal use. However, arnica montana in its undiluted form can have serious side effects if ingested. If you are unsure whether a preparation is herbal or homeopathic, consult a physician before using it.

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