Arnica Montana

Information

Natural order: Compositae
Name (German): Wohlverleih

Arnica became well known for its herbal use for injuries. The remedy is used also in clinical homeopathy and complex homeopathy. Few people are aware of its powerful and original use in classical homeopathy. For regular injuries (see indications) it is preferable to use the tincture (raw material) of the herb

Classical homoeopathy (definition)

The essence.

In one word: Trauma. This essence of Arnica becomes often visible when someone gets a negative inclination after a traumatic event.

State of mind

Sensitivity, indifference, hypochondriac anxiety, frightfulness, not speaking, hopelessness, inability for continuing work, problems memory: forget words about to speak

Main characteristics materia medica

Doesn't want to be helped by medicine or doctors.
Foul discharges
Perception of hard bed, tries to find softness
Black and blue spots on skin

Indications

Injuries, bruises, worse at touch, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, operations

Faq

Should I take Arnica with an operation ? Arnica has a strong indication on surgery as well as narcotic side effects, but probably not on the reason why you have the operation

Sources

Concordant Materia Medica - Frans vermeulen
The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia medica - T.F. Allen

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