Remedy
Arnica Montana (leopard's bane)
Arnica montana
The first-aid remedy for joint injuries involving bruising, swelling, and the bruised soreness that follows a sprain, strain, or blow to a joint. Helpful when the joint feels battered and tender.
Key indications
- Reducing bruising and tenderness after a joint sprain, strain, or blow
- Swollen, tender joint that feels beaten or battered
- Soreness worse from touch, motion, or cold damp
- Sports injuries or injuries from falls
Worse from
Touch, motion, damp cold
Better from
Lying down, rest, gentle support
Suggested dosage
30C every 2–4 hours after joint injury; taper as symptoms improve.
Frequently taken with
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.