All About Arnica

Arnica montana

When people talk about Arnica , they are talking about a popular natural pain relief solution. Arnica, also known as Arnica Montana,  is a perennial with yellow-orange flowers similar to daisies. Native to the mountains of Europe and Siberia, it is used to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation and heal wounds. Arnica  has been used for medicinal purposes since the around the 1500's. It is still used today and is very popular. It is applied to the skin as a gel, ointment, cream or tincture.

Arnica is prepared from fresh or dried flower heads of the plant. The flower heads are ground up and used in Arnica gel, ointment, tinctures and creams.  It should never be taken orally, only applied to the skin.

Arnica is a great homeopathic natural treatment for pain if you want to avoid side effects from pain pills. Arnica is a good choice that has been proven to provide pain relief even in persons with fibromyalgia and arthritis. It is used topically for a wide range of conditions such as joint pain, bruises, sprains, muscle aches,  superficial phlebitis, insect bites and swelling from broken bones. 

Arnica should not be used on open wounds. It should only be applied to the skin.  Taking Arnica orally can cause serious stomach damage. Only use Arnica gel and other products according to package directions or according to the advice of your homeopathic professional.

My Arnica Gel Story

My name is Millie, and I would like to tell you about Arnica, and how it helped me with pain relief.  I am 59 , and I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia several years ago after complaining "everything hurt" and told the doctor to x-ray everything. I have flare ups for the simple daily tasks such as doing laundry, housework, even cooking, rainy weather, and sometimes for no reason at all.  Many days, and weeks have caused me to be bedridden.  My oldest daughter graciously always would assist me with meals and whatever tasks were necessary.  After watching me in pain, she  searched the internet for a homeopathic remedy, as my pain pills did not seem to be giving me enough relief.  She researched and found out about Arnica and told me, "Mom", I order you two tubes of Arnica.. I said "what"?  Fearing that this was a really expensive product, that would not help at all.   The tubes of Arnica gel arrived.  I immediately put the clear, odorless gel on my right and left shoulders, my wrists, my right knee, and anywhere else the pain was.  To my delightful surprise, the pain subsided immediately.  I kept walking through the house, announcing to everyone, it works, it works!  I don't have the pain anymore!  "Where did you get this stuff", I asked. I could not believe the immediate relief.  Some weeks later, my best friend of over 30 years came over, complaining of pain in her knees. I immediately gave her some of the Arnica gel to apply.  She marveled also about how quickly it worked, and did as I did, walked all over the house in amazement. Arnica gel really works and provides immediate relief. How long varies  for each individual, however for me, 3-4 hours...Thank you daughter!  Now time to help someone else, you!