What does Arnica montana do?

Arnica (Arnica montana) has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s and is still popular today. Applied to the skin as a cream, ointment, liniment, salve, or tincture, arnica has been used to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation, and heal wounds.

How long can I take Arnica montana?

The recommended usage is to take 5 pellets of Boiron Arnica three times a day, beginning two days prior to your procedure. You can continue taking arnica until your symptoms improve up to a week after the procedure.

Can you take too much Arnica montana?

Taking arnica in amounts more than what is found in food is likely unsafe. In fact, arnica is considered poisonous. When taken by mouth it can cause vomiting, heart damage, organ failure, increased bleeding, coma, and death.

Is Arnica montana FDA approved?

But unlike the other straight-up medical products, arnica has not been approved by the FDA. In fact, a quick scan of the FDA site tells you that they classify arnica as an “unapproved homeopathic OTC human drug.” (For the record, the FDA doesn’t approve dietary supplements or CBD products either.)

Does arnica work arthritis?

Arnica gel can relieve osteoarthritis pain, and may be able to reduce rheumatoid arthritis pain, but more research is necessary. Arnica gel can also treat sore muscles following exercise or surgery.

Will arnica show up on a drug test?

You’ll never fail a drug test due to Arnica, and it is very effective. As a complementary treatment, it succeeds in preventing and treating many sports conditions naturally.

Which arnica is stronger 30C or 6c?

Over-the-counter remedies tend to come in 6c and 30c potencies. 6c potency is typically used for long standing conditions, such as rheumatic pain. 30c (or higher) potency is typically used for first aid or acute situations, such as the onset of a cold or bruising after a knock or fall.