Contents:
- Medical Video: Arnica Montana Homeopathic medicine ! Sign & symptoms ! Uses of arnica Q
- Benefits of arnica ointment
- 1. Overcoming bruising
- 2. Reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis
- 3. Reduces swelling
- Arnica side effects
Medical Video: Arnica Montana Homeopathic medicine ! Sign & symptoms ! Uses of arnica Q
Arnica ointment made from arnica plants (Arnica montana) which is orange yellow flower. This plant comes from mountainous regions of Europe and North America.Since the 1500s, fresh or dried flowers from the arnica plant have been used for natural medicinal purposes. What are the benefits of arnica ointment for health?
Benefits of arnica ointment
1. Overcoming bruising
Arnica ointment is one of the quick ways to cure bruises. Bruising is bleeding inside or under the skin due to damaged blood vessels, marked by a blackish-blue area of the skin. Bruising usually occurs due to trauma by a blunt object.
A study released in 2006 stated that Arnica montana can be used as an anti-eczema (anti-swelling) when used during facial surgery when compared to placebo (a drug that has no contents). Although it still needs to be proven by further research, this can confirm that Arnica can be used to reduce bruising on the body.
2. Reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that attacks the joints of the body, can attack both sides of the body, and is usually affected by an increase in body weight or an increase in age. Osteoarthritis is most common in the knee joint.The most common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain on both sides of the joint.
Some studies suggest that arnica ointment can be used to treat pain symptoms in osteoarthritis that occur in the knee, although it only reduces pain that is mild to moderate. Further research is needed to increase the evidence of the effectiveness of this ointment for more serious symptoms of osteoarthritis.
3. Reduces swelling
Swelling usually occurs because there is inflammation in certain parts of the body. Well, a number of sources say that arnica ointment can trigger the work of white blood cells in swollen parts of the body. These white blood cells are part of the immune system. Its function is to repair damaged cells or body tissues.
However, until now more research is needed with a wider scope to prove the benefits of this one.
Arnica side effects
It is not recommended that you take arnica for drinking without medical supervision. This can cause side effects such as dizziness, tremors, and heart abnormalities when taken by mouth. Arnica can also irritate the mucous membranes and cause vomiting. Arnica can be fatal in large doses.
Generally, arnica ointment is considered safe, but do not apply this ointment to an open wound. People who are allergic or hypersensitive to Arnica should also avoid it. If used for a long period of time, arnica can cause skin irritation, eczema, exfoliation, or blisters.
Even though it has been mentioned several benefits that can be obtained from arnica ointment, the research for the ointment is still not enough and further research is needed. All you need to do is consult further with a certified doctor or herbalist regarding the use of the arnica ointment.
