Use in Skin Care and Remedies

Arnica's yellow eye shines far across the mountain pastures with the form-giving power of the sun that is captured within it. In the summer it appears to open its eye without warning: suddenly the flower-crowned stem rises upwards from the compressed, flower-like rosette of leaves pressed closely against the ground. Arnica concentrates entirely on the flowering impulse and does not waste time on luxuriant leaf growth. It thus lives in the polarity of root and flower and appears to lack the connecting rhythmic element. It is this property that causes it to stimulate the rhythmic system in humans, the system that has a harmonising effect on the entire organism. External injuries have a lot to do with imbalances within the human organism. It is therefore understandable that Arnica's harmony-creating power stimulates healing processes. The form-giving character expressed in the plant's sun-like quality and in the wonderful order of the numerous florets that combine to make a flower also directly helps the damaged tissue which has lost its form.

As remedy of choice for sore muscles, Arnica is contained in Dr.Hauschka Fitness Body Oil, which has activating and relaxing action after physical exertion.

Its stimulation of the circulation supports the regenerating action of Dr.Hauschka Neem Hair Lotion which strengthens the hair and scalp.

In WALA medicines Arnica is used in the treatment of sprains and bruises. Arnica Essence *, for example, is a tincture for external use which is used for blunt injuries with sprains, contusions and bruises, also for sore muscles, myogelosis and subacute and chronic joint problems. Arnica Wipes* are a must in every first aid kit. The convenient individually wrapped, ready-to-use wipes are ideal for travel and hiking.

Arnica preparations should not be used in hypersensitivity to Arnica. In rare cases, if there is hypersensitivity to Arnica, allergic skin reactions can occur. In this case the preparation should be discontinued.


* Prescribing information for the preparations mentioned (the indications are derived from the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature):

Arnika-Essenz (essence containing arnica)
Active ingredient: Arnica montana e floribus LA 20%
Indications: Stimulation of tissue and organ healing with particular emphasis on metabolic processes, e.g. blunt injuries such as sprains and strains, contusions, bruises, muscle soreness; hardened areas in the muscles (myogelosis), subacute and chronic inflammatory joint disorders; following concussion, stroke, palsies.
Warning: Contains 25% (v/v) alcohol

Arnika Wundtuch (arnica wipes)
Active ingredient: Arnica montana e floribus LA 20%
Indications: Stimulation of tissue and organ healing with particular emphasis on metabolic processes, e.g. for first aid after blunt injuries such as sprains and strains, contusions, bruises.
Warning: As with all medicines, women who are breast-feeding should obtain medical advice before using Arnica wipes. Women who are breast-feeding should not use Arnica wipes in the region of the nipples. Contains 25% (v/v) alcohol.

* For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.