ARNICA
Arnica is often thought of in trauma and it is frequently given for any type of injury without rationale. Arnica accomplishes miracles in both acute and chronic conditions but only where indicated.
In injuries Arnica is most useful when there has been extravasation of blood. Therefore it is especially useful in contusions, sprains, or after surgical trauma when there is bruising. ( An interesting experiment reported in the 1983 LIGA meeting showed Arnica markedly improved reabsorption of blood following rhinoplasty where there is often much bleeding into the soft tissue. ) The pains after trauma which respond best to Arnica are of a sore or bruised quality. Perhaps the most striking use of Arnica for injuries, however, is in serious chronic conditions which originated after trauma. It can perform miracles in cases of posttraumatic arthritis, neurological damage, or even depressions. Concussion will often respond to Arnica. in the concussion the patient may slip in and out of coma, answers questions in a fog, believes there is nothing wrong and wants to be left alone. Though confused, he is less sleepy or obtunded than Opium.In chronic cases, Arnica is mainly used in cases of arthritis and gout, heart disorders, and skin eruptions. It is also a useful remedy in labor where it promotes delivery, relieves the pains and helps to control hemorrhage.