Arnica Montana (leopard's bane)
Arnica montana
The leading remedy for the physical side of sport — soreness, bruising, and overexertion of muscles after intense training or competition. Helps the body recover when everything feels beaten and bruised, and is useful before and after events to limit soreness.
Key indications
- Best for: Muscle soreness and bruising from overexertion in training or competition
- Whole-body beaten, bruised feeling after intense exercise
- Taken before and after events to limit soreness and speed recovery
- Fear of being touched or re-injured after a knock
Touch, pressure, continued exertion, damp cold
Rest, lying with the head low, gentle movement once loosened
200C once 12 hours before intense competition and immediately afterwards; 30C every 3–6 hours during muscle soreness, tapering as recovery sets in.
No complementary remedies listed yet.
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.