Arnica Montana helps in rapid healing, controls bleeding, reduces swelling and so reduces the risk of inflammation later on after injury. Arnica should be given first and foremost after accidents and injuries. Taking it quickly after being injured will reduce swelling and soreness.

There may be anxiety about being touched, due to the pain. The patient wants to shy away from someone who walks towards them. The patient says they would like to be alone, and claims to be fine, even though they have obviously been injured. Their memory may also fail.

Very good remedy to take before and after surgeries. Many doctors and nurses report ‘arnica stories’ where they have seen patients who have taken it recover more quickly than usual.

Typical condition of a human being in shock: upper body is hot, lower part is cold.

In short: After mental and physical trauma. For injuries that cause bruises.

Other helpful hints: Can be given for old injuries in a higher potency. Contact a homeopath for advice on this.