Arnica
I recently shared on Instagram how I was using Arnica (a homeopathic remedy) for one of my kiddos, for bruising and swelling. One of the twinnies walked into a door, so naturally he had an egg on his head and the bruising was appearing quickly. I was adding a drop of Arnica to his water bottle, a few times a day.
Most of us have heard of Arnica - it’s become widely available in chemists, health food stores and even some first aid kits. Did you know Arnica is amazing for soft tissue injuries, bruising, trauma, shock, swelling and to speed up recovery - any bump, cut, graze, injury, swelling and pain may benefit from Arnica!
Arnica is referred to (time and time again) in medical literature and peer-reviewed medical journals because it's been proven to be as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (but without side effects and the cost!). You can read about the studies and data here.
Anyone that has chronic disease, inflammation, and swelling, as well as for general first aid purposes (hello Mumma Bears), needs to know about all their options (including Arnica).
So how do you use Arnica?
You can take 1-2 drops of Arnica homeopathic (either straight on the tongue or added to a bottle of water), every 30 minutes after an injury/trauma, until symptoms start to ease. You can take Arnica up to 3-4 times a day.
You can also take Arnica before and post surgery, such as dental work, C-section and other operations. For example, you can take Arnica 3 days before surgery (1-2 doses per day), and continue taking it for up to 1-2 weeks after surgery (1-2 doses per day), to support pain and recovery.
There wouldn’t be a week that goes by that someone in my family doesn’t use Arnica, for sports injuries, bruises, bumps and pain.
Arnica is included in the Family Homeopathic Kit, which you can read about and order here.
The information in this website is for information purposes and inspiration only. This information is a guide only, as it's based on remedy pictures available in traditional homeopathic texts; It is not intended to diagnose, treat or heal. Please seek further information or advice from your own healthcare professional.