healing wounds with arnica
Arnica is an herb that's commonly used to treat the bumps and bruises of
life—literally. Most often, people use it externally. In fact, you
shouldn’t take arnica internally unless you’re being supervised and directed
by a medical professional.
Most often, it's made into a cream or ointment that can be rubbed into the
skin. It can be used to treat bruises, muscle strains, arthritis, bunions,
joint dislocations, and virtually any other type of problem that occurs to
the muscular and skeletal systems.
If you suffer from insect bites, arnica can also be used to reduce the
irritation and inflammation that occurs from them. It’s also quite good for
chapped lips and nostrils. In addition, applying arnica cream to the
affected area of the body can also help acne.
When being treated by a homeopathic professional, arnica can be taken internally
to treat specific illnesses. For example, if you suffer from coronary artery
disease or angina, arnica may be a good treatment for you.
Arnica is also a good treatment in some cases to treat inflammation of the
throat and the mouth. However, it’s important that you don’t take arnica
internally without supervision. Arnica can have some side effects such as
vomiting and increased heart rate that are dangerous for the body.
In addition, using arnica on the outside of the skin can also cause irritation
if you do it for too long a time. And you should never put it over an open
wound. This can cause irritation and actually make the problem worse. It can
cause problems such as eczema and blisters when used for too long.
But don't let the side effects scare you. Arnica does a great job of helping
wounds heal in the joints and muscles. Researchers think it actually helps to
remove clotted blood from the affected areas and help circulation improve. When
you have a lot of circulation around the injury, healing can happen more quickly
and easily.
If you're looking for a cream to help reduce the pain of a broken bone, sprain,
strain, or dislocation, arnica is a great choice. You'll want to look for a
prepared cream or make a salve of arnica flower.
Arnica is a good herb to have in the cupboard for when an injury occurs. It can
be helpful in healing a wound more quickly so you can get back on your feet and
back to your life more quickly and with less pain.
arnica for your injuries
Arnica has long been used to treat injuries. It can be an all around helpful
herb for treating problems such as bruises and sprains. It's especially good
at treating aches and pains.
The arnica flower is native to North America. It grows in the mountain regions
of the western part of the continent. When European settlers came to the
Americas, they recognized the arnica plant as one that was similar to their
native land. They began using it for similar purposes and found that it worked
well.
And while it’s difficult to confirm, historically people believe that shepherds
are the ones who discovered its medicinal uses when injured sheep were attracted
to the flower. They decided that if the sheep were attracted to it and found
healing powers from it, it might work well for humans.
Arnica flower should only be used externally because it can cause internal
problems due to toxicity. However, there are plenty of ways you can use it
topically to enjoy its effects. For example, you can rub arnica cream directly
on a bruise or sprain to help relieve the pain and heal the bruising more
quickly.
Externally, you can also apply it to areas where you suffer from rheumatism or
problems such as phlebitis. The cream will soothe the area and help you to heal
more quickly. It will also help to relieve pain.
You should not use arnica on broken skin. This is because the flower has toxic
effects. Just as you shouldn’t take it internally, you shouldn’t expose it to
areas where it can come into contact with your bloodstream. Carefully inspect
any area of the skin before you apply arnica flower or cream to it to make sure
that there's no broken skin.
There are some preparations of arnica that are safe to use. These are sold in
the form of tablets. They may taken to help prevent bruising before a surgical
procedure or to help heal bruising quickly. When you use arnica in this form,
it's critical that you follow the manufacturer’s directions.
You can make a tincture of the herb to be used externally by combining 70
percent alcohol with arnica flowers in a glass jar. Allow the mixture to sit in
a warm place for about two weeks. Before using it, you'll want to strain the
flowers out of the solution. Once you've made the tincture, you can use it as a
lotion by adding it to witch hazel before applying it to the skin.
