Question 1

how does arnica montana work? is it a good homeopathic option?

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With right use, yes: Homeopathic arnica helps especially in trauma & pain with bruising -- like contusions, sprains, and even surgical trauma.  Research with face lift patients showed significantly less bruising:  http://archfaci.Jamanetwork.Com/article.Aspx?Articleid=480929  when correctly matched to the person's symptoms, remedies work by stimulating innate restorative systems. Arnica can help in concussions too.

Question 2

is arnica montana safe for pregnant people?

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Homeopathic Arnica: When carefully and appropriately prescribed by well-trained classical homeopaths, homeopathic remedies such as arnica montana are safe in pregnancy.  This includes gels or lotions used externally, and potencies above 12c taken internally.  The raw herb, or tinctures made from raw arnica montana, are not safe to use internally.

Question 3

is arnica montana for hiatal hernia?

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Not recommended: Arnica montana is sometimes grown in herb gardens and has long been used medicinally. It contains the toxin helenalin, which can be poisonous if large amounts of the plant are eaten. It produces severe gastroenteritis and internal bleeding of the digestive tract if enough material is ingested. No herbal remedy has conclusively shown benefits for hiatal hernia symptoms when studied scientifically.

Question 4

is arnica montana safe? it says online to not take oral. but my surgeon seems to think it's fine. can it cause heart issues? already have pvcs.

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See below: Arnica Montana is a useful anti-inflammatory herb when used as a cream, but it is toxic when taken internally.  Arnica is also sold as little white Homeopathic pills which are safe to ingest because in the popular 30X dilution they contain no Arnica, just plain water. There is no scientific basis for the claims of Homeopathy that despite having no molecules of the substance the "essence" remains.

Question 5

is arnica pellet safe during pregnancy

Accepted Answer

No,it is not safe to: take by mouth during pregnancy. It is toxic.

Question 6

i didnt know that arnica pellet isnt safe during pregnancy and i took .is something wrong going to happen for me or the baby?? i took it 2 hours ago

Accepted Answer

No,nothing bad: should happen with one dose.

Question 7

what is arnica tea used for?

Accepted Answer

Arnica tea: Arnica montana is a composite flower found in mountainous meadows.  It was previously used as a tea or tincture, but it's no longer used  in full strength internally because of potential toxicity.  Homeopathically it's safe, and can be used for trauma with bruising ; swelling. The german commission e approved it for topical use -- it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects.

Question 8

can you prescribe arnica with metacam?

Accepted Answer

No: Oral arnica is considered poisonous. It can cause large increases in blood presure and be toxic to the heart. Topical arnica (on the skin) is generally recognized as safe.

Question 9

can you take morphine and arnica together?

Accepted Answer

Morphine and arnica: Yes you can - arnica does not contain any opiate molecules.

Question 10

does arnica gel work for pain and would you recommend ir?

Accepted Answer

Arnica: Arnica gel has been used for centuries as a pain killer & topical anti-inflammatory, & to heal wounds several studies have found that arnica gel is no better than a placebo at pain relief. However, other studies have found that it decreased pain and stiffness in people with osteoarthritis, primarily due to its anti-inflammatory effect. That said, if there is no inflammation, arnica would not help.

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