Arnica is safe to use when applied to the skin in a thin layer as a cream or gel. Make sure you only apply to areas of unbroken skin. It’s also fine to take homeopathic arnica tablets or spray; in homeopathic medicine, the herb is heavily diluted. Arnica is applied to the skin, and is available as creams, sprays, massage balms, and bath products. It’s also available as homeopathic pillules (tiny pills) that you swallow.

If articularaccompanied by swelling of joint, redness or fever are present you should consult your doctor If articular pain accompanied by swelling of joint, redness or fever are present you should consult your doctor. Arnica is a herb that comes from the Arnica montana flower, which commonly grows in the mountains of Europe and America. 1 It has an anti-inflammatory effect inside the body and supports tissue repair, according to a 2016 study in PLoS One. The researchers say one way arnica may work by interacting with the genes responsible for repairing cells. 5 If bruising lasts longer than three to four days, or get worse after using arnica, speak to your GP. 9 Side-effects What are the side-effects of taking or using arnica?

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Apply sparingly to the affected area with gentle massage three to four times daily. If articularaccompanied by swelling of joint, redness or fever are present you should consult your doctor.

Do not use if you are allergic to Arnica montana, or to other plants in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family or to any of the other ingredients.

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Active ingredients: 1g of balm contains 0.70g of liquid extract from: dried flowers of Arnica (equivalent to 0.032g Arnica montana L): dried leaves of Birch (equivalent to 0.032g Betula pendula Roth and/or Betula pubescens Ehrh as well as hybrids of both species) . If the condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than two weeks, or if side effects occur, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use if you are allergic to Arnica montana, or to other plants in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family or to any of the other ingredients If the condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than two weeks, or if side effects occur, talk to your doctor or pharmacist