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  Arnica montana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arnica montana (also known as leopard's bane, wolf's bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica), is a European flowering plant with large yellow capitula.
montana is endemic to Europe, from southern Iberia to southern Scandinavia and the Carpathians.
It is absent from the British Isles and the Apennine and Balkan Peninsulae.
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 Arnica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arnica is a genus with about 30 perennial, herbaceous species, belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Arnica used to be included in the tribe Senecioneae, because it has a pappus of fine bristles.
Several species, such as Arnica montana and Arnica chamissonis contain helenalin, a sesquiterpene lactone that is a major ingredient in anti-inflammatory preparations (mostly against bruises).
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 Arnica Gel, Arnica Montana 30x at Arnica Gel Store   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Arnica (Arnica Montana) is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that may be used for traumatic injury, bruises, strained joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, tensive backache, concussion, stroke, heart strain and for reducing pain and bleeding after surgery.
Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy indicated for muscular soreness due to overexertion, and facilitates the healing of swelling, bruising, shock,...
Arnica (Arnica Montana) is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that may be used for traumatic injury, bruises, strained joints, muscles, ligaments,...
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 Information on the herb arnica.
Arnica is a fragrant, bitter, and astringent herb that stimulates the immune system and heart, relieves pain and inflammation and clears fungal and bacterial infections.
Arnica is an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever and a local antibiotic, that is used in liniments and creams for dislocations, sprains, bruises, chilblains, and varicose ulcers.
Arnica is an extremely potent herb, which must be used judiciously and may cause dermatitis when used externally and collapse as well as death when taken internally.
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 Arnica
Arnica is a perennial that grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet with yellow-orange flowers similar to daisies.
Arnica is used topically for a wide range of conditions including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, acne, superficial phlebitis, rheumatic pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling due to fractures.
Arnica is most commonly prepared as a tincture, which can also be used as the base for creams, ointments, compresses, and poultices.
www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsHerbs/Arnicach.html   (1142 words)

  
 STUDY OF A FAMILIAR ESSENCE: Arnica Montana
Arnica is fairly well known in alternative medicine, being available as a flower essence, homeopathic remedy, and in herbal form.
Arnica montana was introduced into European folk-medicine by shepherds who pastured their sheep in the mountains.
Arnica grows in just such places--rocky slopes and mountains--where people (and animals) are most likely to fall and bruise themselves.
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 arnica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Arnica montana has a long history of use in herbal healing, as do other arnica species grown in the western part of North America.
Arnica is also used in more than 100 cosmetic formulations that appear in a wide range of products, including hair tonics, anti-dandruff products, and perfumes.
Arnica is widely applied to ease the inflammation and pain of muscle strains and sprains caused by overuse or injury.
www.wholehealthmd.com /refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,753,00.html   (939 words)

  
 Herbal Information Center - Arnica - Herbs
Arnica is a perennial that is protected in parts of Europe.
Arnica works by stimulating the activity of white blood cells that perform much of the digestion of congested blood, and by dispersing trapped, disorganized fluids from bumped and bruised tissue, joints and muscles.
Arnica is known to stimulate blood circulation and can raise blood pressure, especially in the coronary arteries.
www.kcweb.com /herb/arnica.htm   (244 words)

  
 Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Arnica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Arnica (Arnica montana L.), known also as leopardsbane, wolfsbane, and European arnica, is a member of the Compositae (Asteraceae) family.
Arnica is approved for external use as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic by the German Commission E, an advisory panel on herbal medicines.
Arnica is available commercially in the form of liniments and massage oil for external application, and in very dilute homeopathic preparations considered safe for internal use.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0001/ai_2603000170   (1191 words)

  
 Arnica Montana - Homeopath and natural medicine and healing
Donations of the Arnica Montana kits and cdroms for Accidents and Emergencies were also taken,well used, and left behind for future education and self help by the survivors.
Arnica Montana Pty Ltd was set up as a sister company to Arnica Montana Ltd in the UK in October 2000.
Arnica Montana Ltd and Arnica Montana Pty Ltd are committed to providing Homeopathic information and services and to spread Homeopathy as a mainstream therapy throughout the community.
www.arnica.com.au   (740 words)

  
 botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Arnica - Herb Profile and Information
---Habitat---Arnica montana or Leopard's Bane is a perennial herb, indigenous to Central Europe, in woods and mountain pastures.
Arnica flowers are sometimes adulterated with other composite flowers, especially Calendula officinalis, Inula brittanica, Kragapogon pratensis, and Scorzonera humilis.
This should be taken into account as some of the information may now be considered inaccurate, or not in accordance with modern medicine.
www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/a/arnic058.html   (394 words)

  
 Arnica Montana Liquid Extract 2oz - Herbs
Arnica Montana is used externally to heal wounds, bruises, sprains, aches, and pulled tendons.
Arnica is an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and pain reliever.
Is toxic) a few drops works to control pain; externally used to heal wounds, bruises, sprains, aches, and pulled tendons; use a tea from the flowers can be used as a compress on the stomach to relieve abdominal pains; sometimes used for internal bleeding.
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 Arnica montana
When a combination of arnica and hydroxyethyl salicylate (HES) in ethanolic solution was cutaneously applied for the treatment of sports injuries and diseases of the locomotor apparatus, there was synergy between the active agents arnica and hydroxyethyl salicylate in the combination preparation.
Topical application of Arnica montana gel in mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee for six weeks was safe, well-tolerated and effective.Overall local adverse-event rate was 7.6% including one allergic reaction.87% of the patients rated the tolerability as "good" or "fairly good.
Sensitization to arnica and marigold was often accompanied by reactions to nickel, Myroxylon Pereirae resin, fragrance mix, propolis, and colophonium.Compositae allergy contributes significantly to the epidemiology of contact dermatitis.
www.herbmed.org /Herbs/Herb92.htm   (2237 words)

  
 Arnica montana
The subspecies montana is widely distributed, occurs in mountainous areas and prefers poor meadows on acid soils, whereas subspecies atlantica (Bolós) is restricted to an area ranging from south-west France to south Portugal.
Arnica montana L. is distributed from south Norway and Latvia southwards to south Portugal, the north Appennines and south Carpathians.
Arnica is used in veterinary phytotherapy and homeopathy (EMEA, 1999).
www.fao.org /ag/agp/agpc/doc/GBASE/DATA/pf000462.htm   (758 words)

  
 Arnica montana - Herbs & Supplements - Drug Library - DrugDigest
It is important to note that herbal arnica generally consists only of plant material while homeopathic arnica has been mixed with inactive ingredients.
Taking herbal arnica by mouth is strongly discouraged because it may result in potentially dangerous increases in blood pressure.
Most often, herbal arnica is used topically to relieve the pain and inflammation of soft-tissue injuries such as boils, bruises, hemorrhoids, and sprains.
www.drugdigest.org /DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,4075|Arnica+montana,00.html   (460 words)

  
 Sloan-Kettering - About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products: Search About Herbs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The effects of arnica on the lungs, heart, and uterus have not been sufficiently tested to justify the risks associated with oral use.
Arnica montana gel in osteoarthritis of the knee: an open, multicenter clinical trial.
In vitro antimicrobial activity of propolis and Arnica montana against oral pathogens.
www.mskcc.org /mskcc/html/11571.cfm?RecordID=438&tab=HC   (693 words)

  
 Herbal Descriptions - Arnica - Arnica montana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Arnica is a perennial plant that is generally found in mountainous areas of Canada, the northern US, and Europe.
Arnica has been used historically as a diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, stimulant, and vulnerary.
Arnica is also sometimes used as a poultice, and a tea made from the flowers for a compress on the stomach to support relief from abdominal pains.
www.alternative-medicines.com /herbdesc/1arnica.htm   (473 words)

  
 RealMagick Article: Arnica montana by Anja Heij
This means that it is difficult to discover the person who needs Arnica for psychological injuries, because he will pretend that everything in his life is okay.
Arnica's are often irritated and bad tempered because they wish to be left alone.
Arnica can be used internally (in a homoeopathic potency) and externally (as cream) on the injured place.
realmagick.com /articles/81/1881.html   (732 words)

  
 VitaMedica Arnica Montana & Bromelain Kit (with Quercetin)
Among the most popular medicines in homeopathy, Arnica Montana is a natural and safe homeopathic remedy that is frequently taken in oral pill or cream form.
Because Arnica Montana is a natural, safe remedy, it is known for having virtually no contraindications, no drug interactions, and no side effects.
Bromelain is a natural, safe proteolytic enzyme (an enzyme that helps in the digestion of protein) that is extracted from the root of the pineapple stem and is beneficial for reducing post-operative swelling, treating tissue injury, lessening postoperative pain, and helping accelerate healing.
www.makemeheal.com /mmh/product.do?id=13518&procid=44&catid=635   (1094 words)

  
 Ingredient Details - Weleda, Inc.
Arnica montana is a small herbaceous perennial indigenous to Europe, from Scandinavia to southern Europe.
Medically, Arnica is used externally as an application for bruises, sprains, stings or wounds (see A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica by John Clarke, MD, 3rd ed.
The arnica is harvested at its peak in the early morning hours, carefully cleaned and freshly delivered to WELEDA.
usa.weleda.com /ingredients/ingredient.asp?id=8   (162 words)

  
 SinEcch (Arnica Montana)
SinEcch is naturally prepared from the herb Arnica Montana, which grows in the Swiss Alps.
Arnica has been used for hundreds of years by doctors to reduce bruising and swelling after traumatic injuries.
The dosage regimen is Arnica 1M for the first three doses and Arnica 12C for the next 9 doses.
www.makemeheal.com /mmh/product.do?id=10369   (650 words)

  
 Arnica. DermNet NZ
It is the major source of tincture of arnica, which is still frequently applied to sprains, bruises and wounds although the evidence of it being helpful is limited.
Allergy to arnica has been recognised for several centuries with over 100 cases reported in the literature.
Arnica contains a group of chemicals called the sesquiterpene lactones, notably helenalin and its esters.
dermnetnz.org /dermatitis/plants/arnica.html   (268 words)

  
 ARNICA (Arnica montana) - TOPICAL side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
ARNICA (Arnica montana) - TOPICAL side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
USES: Arnica flowers have been used for reducing the swelling and pain of bruises, sprains, muscle or joint problems, swelling of the veins under the skin (superficial phlebitis), and for insect bites.
Read 7 more arnica (Arnica montana)-topical related articles...
www.medicinenet.com /arnica_arnica_montana-topical/article.htm   (529 words)

  
 Arnica montana by Boericke & Tafel
Arnica Gel - for traumatic injury, bruises, muscles
Arnica Gel - relieve irritations from trauma, arthritis
Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy indicated for muscular soreness due to overexertion, and facilitates the healing of swelling, bruising, shock, sprains, soreness, injury, and post surgery.
www.arnica-gel.com /shop/detail.asp?pid=3291   (191 words)

  
 VitaMedica Arnica Montana 30x - DERMAdoctor.com
VitaMedica´s Arnica Montana 30X is a homeopathic remedy designed to reduce the discomfort, bruising and swelling associated with soft tissue injury that often accompanies surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Begin taking Arnica Montana immediately after your surgery and continue until the bruising and swelling has subsided (usually 7-14 days).
Since Arnica Montana is a sublingual medication (under the tongue), taking this product should not cause or aggravate an upset stomach.
www.dermadoctor.com /product.asp?productid=1523   (277 words)

  
 Arnica Montana - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
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Arnica (Arnica Montana) is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that may be used for traumatic injury, bruises, strained joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, tensive...
Boericke and Tafel Arnica montana 30C / 100
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 Arnica Oil (Arnica montana) - FNWL
Arnica is known for its ability to reduce inflammation and bruising.
The oil is created by infusing arnica flowers in soybean oil.
Arnica oil is said to help promote hair growth and can be used in hair care preparations at 5-10%.
www.fromnaturewithlove.com /soap/product.asp?product_id=oilarnica   (211 words)

  
 Alpine Pharmaceuticals' Arnica for Reducing Pain, Bruising, and Swelling After Plastic Surgery
We are the "Arnica Experts" and SinEcch, our Arnica Montana designed specifically for plastic surgery patients, is the ONLY Arnica product which has been PROVEN effective in reducing bruising and swelling after surgery.
The Arnica available from health food stores or websites however is just not strong enough to treat surgery patients.
SinEcch is the only Arnica product which has been proven successful in research studies, it has been designed by experts, it is the only product which will significantly reduce pain, reduce bruising, reduce swelling, and dramatically shorten your recovery time!
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 Jet Lag - Arnica Montana
Source: Arnica grows in the mountains of Europe and Siberia.
A legend goes that mountain climbers used to chew the arnica fresh plant to relieve sore, aching muscles and brusies from falls.
Well they may have, but according to the book "Herbe Maudites," by Newall, Anderson and Phillipson, Arnica should not be taken internally except in suitable homeopathic dilutions!
www.nojetlag.com /arnica.html   (119 words)

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