Arnica granules homeopathy. Instructions, indications for use, price, reviews

Mountain arnica (Arnica montana) or mountain ramwort is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It has been used by both classical medicine and homeopathy since ancient times. Arnica was introduced into the latter by its founder Samuel Hahnemann in 1805, and it is still used today. The drug is prepared from freshly squeezed juice of the whole plant during its flowering period.

Release forms and composition of the drug

The homeopathic natural remedy is available to patients in the form of oral granules, which are packaged in special small tubes made of plastic of 4 g.

The tubes are easy to use and are placed in small individual boxes made of cardboard. The medicine comes with instructions, which describe in detail all the features of use, possible complications during use and contraindications.

The drug contains an active component in the form of arnica montana extract, which has the main therapeutic effect on the patient’s body. The product contains lactose and sucrose as auxiliary components. They do not have therapeutic properties, but are necessary for the formation of granules.

Who is arnica intended for?

The constitutional type of mountain arnica includes good-natured people. Women love to flirt, but are devoted to family and relatives. They do not like mental work and are somewhat inhibited. They often engage in heavy physical labor, and at some periods of their lives they do not want to have contact with anyone. They complain of fears, including the fear of death. In general, they are very friendly, but in the event of problems, even the most trivial ones, they become irritable.

A distinctive feature of the constitutional type is a constant change in mood during illness. The patient may either ask for help or ask to leave him. They often suffer from various types of mental trauma. An example of the behavior of arnica montana type people is nervousness and high sensitivity of the body. When sick, they prefer loneliness. They don't like open spaces.

Arnica montana has the best effect on full-blooded people, a little less strong on weakened, anemic people suffering from shortness of breath. Patients belonging to this constitutional type do not like tight clothes, and in addition, they often have a rich complexion.

Pharmacological properties

Arnica (granules) is a homeopathy whose indications for use include a fairly long list of disorders. It is used for diseases of internal organs due to the presence of a natural active component in the composition.

The medicine has:

• anti-inflammatory;
• regenerating;
• immunostimulating properties.

When using granules the following is noted:

• improvement of general condition;
• increase in the number of immune cells;
• shortening the recovery period when used for the treatment of colds and viral pathologies at different stages.

An additional advantage of the product is its ability to have a positive effect on the nervous system, digestive and urinary organs. The complex effect of the drug makes it universal for patients of different ages and with various disorders.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

After ingestion, the drug spreads throughout the body and begins to act. The active substance relieves symptoms of inflammation when the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, throat, and other tissues of internal organs are affected.

Arnica stimulates the process of tissue repair, so the product can be used for injuries:

• muscles;
• bone tissue;
• skin.

The plant also helps prevent the progression of pathologies.

A homeopathic remedy helps increase the body's defenses, which has a beneficial effect on the general condition, prevents the development of complications against the backdrop of rapid progression of manifestations.

The product also has other properties:

• Eliminates severe pain that occurs due to inflammation, injury and other diseases.
• Helps improve bone marrow function. This prevents a critical decrease in the number of red blood cells and other blood cells.
• Normalizes the psycho-emotional state, prevents the development of emotional disorders.
• It has mild antispasmodic properties, which helps relieve muscle spasms and improve tissue nutrition.
• Helps improve the condition of the vascular wall, which helps prevent the progression of varicose veins and other disorders of peripheral vessels.
• Accelerates the process of tissue restoration during surgical intervention on the organs of the reproductive system and abdominal cavity.
• Normalizes hormonal levels.
• Helps improve the condition of patients with prostate pathologies.

The drug has a beneficial effect on the patient’s condition, even in the absence of pathologies. It improves the functioning of internal organs and systems, stimulates the cleansing of the body of toxins.

When the medicine is taken orally, the active component is quickly absorbed from the digestive tract, enters the bloodstream and has a therapeutic effect.

The substance is processed in the liver, its breakdown products are evacuated by the kidneys in small quantities, since the main part of them is absorbed in the body. In patients with disorders of the digestive system, there is a deterioration in the absorption of the components of the composition and a slight decrease in effectiveness.

Recipes

At home, you can prepare a water infusion or an alcohol tincture, which will be used for the above-mentioned indications.

Infusion

• 3 tsp pour 2 cups of boiling water over the raw materials and leave for 2 hours so that the infusion cools and infuses. Externally obtained liquid is used for gargling, compresses, rinses or poultices in the treatment of skin rashes, ulcers, bruises, hematomas, burns, frostbite, as well as for gout, lumbago and rheumatism;
• 2 tbsp. pour 500 ml of boiling water over the raw materials, leave to cool and brew. Take a quarter glass after meals for heavy menstruation, bleeding that is associated with inflammatory processes in the genitals, after childbirth, in addition: for cancer, angina pectoris, myocarditis, hypertension;
• 1 tbsp. pour flower baskets into enamel dishes, pour 1 tbsp. hot water, cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Leave for 4-6 hours. Take 1 tbsp. three times a day after meals with milk. This is an excellent choleretic and hemostatic agent. This infusion can be stored for no more than 48 hours in a dark place;
• 2 tsp dried roots are poured with 2 glasses of water and boiled. Leave for 1 hour, filter and take 1 tbsp. twice a day before meals;
• 1 tsp dried flowers pour 0.5 tbsp. boiling water, cover and leave to infuse. Take 1 tbsp. infusion three times a day before meals.

Tincture

To prepare arnica tincture, you need to infuse finely chopped herbs in 70% alcohol (ratio - 1:10). A single dose is 30-40 drops (dissolve in water or milk). Alcohol tincture of arnica is considered a good hemostatic and choleretic agent.

Indications for use

Arnica (granules) is a remedy that can be used for various disorders.

Homeopathy based on herbal ingredients has various indications for use:

• Internal and external bleeding due to injuries, surgical interventions and other conditions. The drug can be used for hereditary blood pathologies accompanied by blood clotting disorders, for example, hemophilia.
• Pathologies of the urinary system, characterized by the presence of blood in the urine, inflammation of the urethra, bladder, and prostate gland.
• Injuries of limbs, muscles, soft tissues.
• Pathologies of the female reproductive system, accompanied by menstrual irregularities, infertility and other disorders.
• Diseases of the nose, maxillary sinuses, throat, hearing aid. The product helps to improve the condition of inflammatory disorders.
• Eye diseases of inflammatory origin, blurred vision.
• Acute and chronic skin diseases. For psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and some other diseases, the product helps improve the condition.
• Cuperosis in patients of different ages.
• Varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and phlebitis in the acute and subacute stages.
• Inflammatory pathologies of the oral cavity, for example, stomatitis, gingivitis.
• Pain in muscles and joints due to injuries or progression of chronic pathologies.
• Pain syndrome that occurs after injuries or when diseases of internal organs worsen.
• Multiple hematomas due to fragility of capillaries and bruises.

The drug can be used to prevent the progression of chronic diseases.

Indications

Arnica preparations are primarily used in homeopathy to treat various types of mechanical damage, for example, injuries or bruises. In addition, mutton is used for acute injuries of soft or chronic tissues (most often found in people involved in sports).

"Arnica montana" has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system. It is often used to treat chronic fatigue of the heart muscles, myocardial dystrophy, and also during rehabilitation after a heart attack or stroke.

The drug is also effective in combating insomnia.

This drug is also used to treat sore throat or stomach atony. Arnica is widely used for skin diseases, various inflammations, itching or cramps. The drug is recommended for people who have experienced a concussion, gout, rheumatism, as well as women who have had a difficult birth and have postpartum health problems, as well as inflammation of the nipples and mammary glands.

Whooping cough, insect bites, bloody vomiting and even paralysis are health problems that Arnica montana can also help cope with.

The drug has proven itself well as a remedy for fatigue or apoplexy.

Contraindications

A homeopathic remedy is not prescribed if an allergy to any of its components is detected or a tendency to such manifestations is detected in the patient’s medical history. This contraindication is considered the most important.

Other conditions can be considered relative barriers to therapy:

• A serious condition with myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, when the patient is not able to take granules, and the drug can provoke complications.
• Pregnancy and lactation period. This condition is not considered an absolute contraindication, but when used, prior consultation with a doctor is required, and treatment is carried out under his supervision.
• Acute form of renal or liver failure. When eliminating severe symptoms, granules can be used.
• Neurological disorders accompanied by convulsive seizures. The drug can be used under the supervision of a physician, as well as in minimal dosages in short courses.

For elderly patients, granules can be prescribed if necessary, but monitoring of blood pressure is important. In each case, the list of contraindications may increase, depending on the individual patient.

Instructions for use, dosage

Adult patients take the drug sublingually, that is, place it under the tongue or dissolve in the mouth until dissolved. Depending on the pathology treated with granules, the treatment regimen may differ, but in most cases a standard regimen is used. The dose of granules depends on the age of the patient.

Arnica montana granules

Standard dosages and regimens are used in most cases, but a preliminary examination of the patient is always required to prescribe the optimal dosage and duration of therapy.

For injuries

For injuries to soft tissues, muscles and bones, the drug is used in a standard dosage, which differs depending on age. In this case, the treatment is combined with the use of other medications that have more pronounced properties.

The therapeutic course lasts from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the form of pathology and the degree of tissue damage. For soft tissue injuries, 3-4 weeks are sufficient; for bone injuries, the course lasts at least 8 weeks.

For muscle weakness

In case of such a violation, the drug is also taken in a standard dosage. Treatment usually lasts 2 weeks, after which the patient undergoes examination. If necessary, the therapeutic course is extended or therapy is discontinued.

It is usually enough for children to take the granules in short courses; for adults, the course is often extended.

For diseases in the field of otolaryngology

In case of diagnosing pathologies of the throat or hearing aid, the drug is used in a standard dosage depending on age. In this case, the course of therapy for children is usually 2-3 weeks.

Adults can use the granules for 3-4 weeks, depending on the severity of the disorder. Repeated courses can be carried out after a 3-4 month break.

For blood pathologies

Arnica (granules) is a homeopathy whose indications for use include blood pathologies. It is prescribed for preventive and therapeutic purposes to adults and children with disorders of the hematopoietic system.

For acute disorders, the drug is used in a standard dosage for 3 weeks. Preventive courses are carried out 2 times a year, they last at least 2 weeks.

In dentistry

If the tissues of the oral cavity are damaged, the medicine is used in courses of 10 days. In some cases, longer use is required for 2-3 weeks, but the decision to extend therapy is made by the doctor.

The dosage is no different, but it is worth considering the patient’s age. It is strongly not recommended to prescribe therapy or extend the course on your own.

In ophthalmology

If the visual apparatus is damaged, granules are taken only in combination with other medications with more pronounced properties. This is due to the need to quickly obtain a therapeutic effect, which is not achieved only by taking granules.

The dosage for treatment does not differ from the standard one, but therapy lasts at least 4 weeks for adults and children. Correction of the course duration is carried out only by a doctor.

In gynecology

To normalize the menstrual cycle and improve the functioning of the reproductive system, women take 5 granules 3 times a day. Therapy lasts at least 4 weeks, after which the doctor re-examines and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment.

In the presence of chronic gynecological pathologies, repeated courses are carried out at least 2 times a year in order to prevent the progression of the disorder.

In dermatology

With the development of dermatological pathologies, the product is used in courses of 3-4 weeks, depending on the severity of the symptoms.

The dosage for therapy is standard, but sometimes it is increased by 2 times if there is no therapeutic effect within 2 weeks after the start of use.

Methods for procuring raw materials

As already mentioned, the most useful and frequently used are the inflorescences, which are best harvested as soon as they begin to bloom. It is preferable to collect on sunny, dry days, after the dew has disappeared. In order for the plant to reproduce in the growing area, you need to leave a few flowers for seeding. Whole flowers are plucked or cut with scissors as close to the base as possible so that there is no stem. Often the flower baskets of this plant are affected by flies, so you should carefully inspect all plants for cutting so as not to grab a flower with fly eggs. The collected raw materials should not be left in the container for more than 5 hours. This can lead to self-warming.

Drying of raw materials is carried out in a cool place, which is protected from direct sunlight and well ventilated, or outdoors, but always in the shade.

You should not try to turn the raw material over during drying - the inflorescences are very fragile and crumble easily.

Under appropriate weather conditions, arnica dries within a week, to a maximum of 10 days. Also, modern electric dryers do an excellent job of drying raw materials (optimal temperature 55-60 °C).

The shelf life of dried inflorescences is 2 years.

Side effects

If you follow the instructions and use the medicine after a preliminary examination, patients do not develop negative reactions.

However, sometimes the medicine can provoke complications of varying severity:

• Skin rash.

  
  Red pimples on the hands are often caused by hives

• Severe itching, burning and irritation.
• Headache and dizziness.
• Weakness, fatigue, irritability.
• Digestive disorders accompanied by flatulence, bloating, pain in the stomach.
• Dyspeptic disorders.
• Sleep disturbances, decreased performance.

Negative reactions can significantly worsen the patient’s condition, so if they occur, it is important to consult a specialist.

Analogs

The product has no structural analogues that would have the same properties.

But there are products that contain arnica and some other plant substances:

• Traumeel S - homeopathic tablets that contain arnica and other natural ingredients. Prescribed for pathologies of various organs and systems, they have anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, regenerating properties.

• Target T are oral tablets, which are also classified as homeopathic remedies and are prescribed to patients with various inflammatory disorders. The drug contains many herbal ingredients that help improve the patient’s condition and prevent the progression of many diseases of internal organs and systems.

Analogues contain herbal components and are often prescribed for damage to the musculoskeletal system.

Chemical composition

The roots of these plants contain a large number of different tannins, natural resins, essential oils and even wax and gum.

The flowers of this plant contain arnicin (up to 4%), tannins (up to 5%), organic acids, various essential oils, the exact composition of which is currently unknown, sucrose and vitamin C. The composition of the leaves and stems is the same, but to a lesser extent concentration.

The most useful plants are those collected in the second and subsequent years of growth. Arnica raw materials for preparing medicines should be collected in the 2nd half of June. Flower baskets are collected without stems. These blanks can be stored for about 2 years, provided that the collection and storage technology is followed.

Price

The cost of one plastic tube is approximately 250 rubles, and may vary depending on the region of distribution and the specific pharmacy.

Arnica (granules) is an effective remedy that has pronounced anti-inflammatory properties and helps improve the condition of many diseases. Homeopathy, to which the medicine belongs, is considered quite effective for certain disorders. Indications for its use require a preliminary examination and identification of the degree of neglect of the disorder.