Arnica Montana: The "Trauma" Remedy

Homeopathic Arnica Montana (or Arn.) is one of those remedies that every person should have on hand.
Arnica Montana is from the plant family Compositae and was proved by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann.

It's wide range of uses for every day complaints, ranging from bumps, bruises, sprains and any other type of injury makes it an invaluable medicine for every medicine cabinet. It is known to speed healing and reduce bleeding and pain.
It has been and is currently used by some surgeons seeking to reduce bleeding during surgery, decrease pain and inflammation and speed wound healing. Many athletes and sports teams use arnica regularly for injuries, sprains and to reduce pain and speed healing.

Here are a few indications for homeopathic Arnica Montana :

• Bruises, bumps, soreness
  
• Nosebleed after injury from a blunt object
  
• Black eye, retinal haemorrhage after injury to the eye
  
• Before and after surgery or dental procedures
  
• Before childbirth to prevent postpartum haemorrhage and speed healing
• It is an excellent remedy during labor; it often helps the sore bruised sensation of the uterus, and speeds dilation of the cervix. Also relieves the soreness which results from delivery.
• Urinary retention after childbirth
  
• Muscle strains and sprains especially from over exertion
  
• Head injuries both recent and old - especially if the person is confused or delirious and thinks he is well
  
• Any type of blunt force trauma (e.g. getting hit with any type of object that would cause injury or bruising)
  
• A sore or bruised feeling - even if it's just when you are lying on that specific body part
  

• For all recent affections it may be given in lower potencies such as a 6C or 30C.
  
• It can be repeated in recent injuries until a favourable response is noticed.
  
• Even if the injury occurred well in the past but there remains soreness at the site arn . can be considered (often in a 200C potency)