Useful properties of Arnica
A perennial mountain plant, which has a rosette of leaves, derived from one or a pair of small opposing leaves and apical inflorescence, like the flower. Whole leaves, pointed tip and slightly drooping. The fruit is a achenes with the apical tuft. Due to the fact that this plant in nature small amount it recorded in the Red Book as a protected plant..
USED PARTS.
The flowers are harvested at the beginning of flowering, during the period from June to the month of July, inclusive, and immediately put to dry. From arnica in the pharmaceutical industry are produced preparations for external use, typically in the form of tinctures and extracts. The pharmacy is in the implementation of mountain arnica, but it should be distinguished from the cultivated species of arnica - Arnica chamissonis.
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES. Arnica contains a large amount of flavonoids, terpene first compound - seksviterpe novye lactones, the main of which is gelenalin having potent anti-inflammatory properties. Arnica isusually applied topically, in some European countries allowed the use of another type of arnica - Arnica chamissonis, which differ in their chemical composition of Arnica montana. Oral use of arnica except for homeopathic medicines) because of its significant toxicity was inappropriate and not recommended.
MEDICAL PROPERTIES. The main value of Arnica - is it an effective therapeutic benefits for bruises. The mechanism of action is: lactones contained in the plant, prevent platelet aggregation, and in flammation of tissues of prosta gland INDICATIONS. Arnica is used topically for mild abrasions, bruises, injuries. The main indications for its local use - it bruises.
PRECAUTIONS. Because of the toxicity of preparations of arnica, they should be used with extreme caution. Do not allow the product enters open wounds, mouth and eyes. If by chance they hit a wound, you need to quickly and intensively rinsed with distilled water or hydrogen peroxide. The use of arnica preparations for the treatment of children up to 3 years is absolutely contraindicated. If, during the use of the drug showed signs of local irritation, treatment should be stopped, and then irritation gradually disappear.
WARNING: Arnica, recommended only for external use, in sensitive individuals can cause contact dermatitis. In this regard, prior to treatment must be applied on a small area of the skin a few drops formulation.
APPLICATION.
OUTDOOR. Bruises. Compress: moisten the gauze in the tincture and apply to the affected area. O int mentor gel on the basis of extracts: rub on the bruise, gently massaging, 2-3 times a day as needed.
If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
A perennial mountain plant, which has a rosette of leaves, derived from one or a pair of small opposing leaves and apical inflorescence, like the flower. Whole leaves, pointed tip and slightly drooping. The fruit is a achenes with the apical tuft. Due to the fact that this plant in nature small amount it recorded in the Red Book as a protected plant..
USED PARTS.
The flowers are harvested at the beginning of flowering, during the period from June to the month of July, inclusive, and immediately put to dry. From arnica in the pharmaceutical industry are produced preparations for external use, typically in the form of tinctures and extracts. The pharmacy is in the implementation of mountain arnica, but it should be distinguished from the cultivated species of arnica - Arnica chamissonis.
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES. Arnica contains a large amount of flavonoids, terpene first compound - seksviterpe novye lactones, the main of which is gelenalin having potent anti-inflammatory properties. Arnica isusually applied topically, in some European countries allowed the use of another type of arnica - Arnica chamissonis, which differ in their chemical composition of Arnica montana. Oral use of arnica except for homeopathic medicines) because of its significant toxicity was inappropriate and not recommended.
MEDICAL PROPERTIES. The main value of Arnica - is it an effective therapeutic benefits for bruises. The mechanism of action is: lactones contained in the plant, prevent platelet aggregation, and in flammation of tissues of prosta gland INDICATIONS. Arnica is used topically for mild abrasions, bruises, injuries. The main indications for its local use - it bruises.
PRECAUTIONS. Because of the toxicity of preparations of arnica, they should be used with extreme caution. Do not allow the product enters open wounds, mouth and eyes. If by chance they hit a wound, you need to quickly and intensively rinsed with distilled water or hydrogen peroxide. The use of arnica preparations for the treatment of children up to 3 years is absolutely contraindicated. If, during the use of the drug showed signs of local irritation, treatment should be stopped, and then irritation gradually disappear.
WARNING: Arnica, recommended only for external use, in sensitive individuals can cause contact dermatitis. In this regard, prior to treatment must be applied on a small area of the skin a few drops formulation.
APPLICATION.
OUTDOOR. Bruises. Compress: moisten the gauze in the tincture and apply to the affected area. O int mentor gel on the basis of extracts: rub on the bruise, gently massaging, 2-3 times a day as needed.
If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.