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Arnica Montana (leopard's bane)

Arnica montana

Botanical illustration of Arnica Montana

A focused remedy for menopausal flooding with excessive menstrual bleeding that is dark, hot, and comes in gushes. The bleeding may feel sore, bruised, or preceded by bearing-down pain.

Key indications

  • Excessive menstrual bleeding or bleeding between cycles
  • Bleeding that comes in gushes with a sore, bruised sensation
  • Bearing-down pain before or during bleeding
  • Weakness or faintness from blood loss during menopause
Worse from

Touch, motion, jarring, warmth

Better from

Lying down with head low, cold applications, rest

Suggested dosage

3C or 6C every three to four hours during acute bleeding.

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.