What is Arnica Montana and how does it work as a bruise treatment?
Arnica Montana is also referred to as Leopard’s Bane or the Mountain Daisy. The plant grows primarily in the mountainous regions of Eastern Europe. As a bruise treatment, it is believed that Arnica Montana increases the flow of blood through the affected capillaries causing escaped fluids to be absorbed. The absorption of the fluids makes black and blue marks go away faster and reduces the swelling, relieving the pressure on nerve endings. This in turn, relieves the pain and stiffness. Arnica Montana also stimulates white blood cells, which then help disperse material trapped in bruised tissue, muscles and joints. How are homeopathic medicines regulated? Homeopathic preparations are considered medications under federal law and fall under the same regulations as over-the-counter drugs. Every homeopathic product bears a National Drug Code or NDC number ensuring the consumer that the product has been produced in accordance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States or HPUS. H
