Homeopathy LibraryOrigin Plant · Compositae (Asteraceae) · Simple
ClarkePreparation Tincture of whole fresh plant. Tincture of root.
Sources 20 entries across 17 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …
Dose Boericke
3X–30X, Ø
Third to thirtieth potency. Locally, the tincture, but should never be applied hot or at all when abrasions or cuts are present
Reason for useT. F. Allen
The most pronounced action of Arnica appears to be on the blood, causing anaemia, haemorrhages, ecchymoses, and general malnutrition. It produces a low, typhoid type of fever, a general rheumatoid diathesis and cutaneous manifestations.
By regionT. F. Allen
Mind Morose mood but easily startled ; over-sensitive. Great anguish. Fear of every person approaching him. …
Head Vertigo on rising and on moving. Confusion. Heaviness. Feeling as if brain were shattered. Head hot, rest of body cool. …
Eyes Inflammation of conjunctiva, dryness and soreness between ball and lid on moving eyes. Lachrymation burning.
Stomach Repugnance to food. Craving for vinegar. Thirst. Eructations, fetid, like bad eggs, of bitter mucus. Nausea. Empty retching. …
Chest A general sore, bruised feeling. Stitches, aggravated by cough and motion ; ameliorated by external pressure. Chest feels sprained on coughing. …
Extremities General bruised, paralytic feeling. The arms feel strained or wrenched. The veins on the hands are distended. The hips feel sprained. …
Skin Numerous boils. Small, hot, tense swellings. Ecchymoses. Soreness of parts on which one lies. (Decubitus.) Inflammations of a dark, bluish color. …
Fever Shivering, as if dashed with cold water. Chill on the slightest exposure. Heat evenings, with pains in the back and limbs. …
Books*
Antidoted by Camphora 5, Ipecacuanha 3, Aceticum Acidum +13
Complementary Aconitum Napellus, Baptisia Tinctoria, Cinchona Officinalis +27
Follows well Aconitum Napellus, Apis Mellifica, Ipecacuanha +10
Compare Hypericum Perforatum, Rhus Toxicodendron, Abrotanum +11
* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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