Bruising

Arnica is a flowering plant found widely in Europe and Britain. It is no longer readily available in the UK for internal use, as a herbal medicine, but it is often used in various topical applications. For internal use the homoeopathic remedy Arnica is preferred and has many important uses. The dried flowers and leaves have medicinal action, although the flowers are most often used to make herbal and homoeopathic preparations.

Action of Arnica

This plant contains a variety of compounds which demonstrate soothing, anti-inflammatory, astringent and healing properties.

Arnica Uses

Historically as an external preparation Arnica has been used to treat a number of conditions including:

Tags: Bruising, Heart, Lumbago, Muscle, Neuralgia, Pain, Rheumatic, Sciatica, Skin, Ulcers

Comfrey is native to Europe and western Asia. It is often called boneset or knitbone because of its traditional use, of helping to mend broken bones. The root and leaves are used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Comfrey

Comfrey contains many compounds including allantoin, mucilage and pyrrolizidine alkaloids. It has anti-inflammatory, soothing and potent healing properties.

Comfrey Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend topical Comfrey for the following disorders

Bruising
Charcot’s joints
Eczema and Dermatitis
Osteochondritis
Osteoarthritis

Other Comfrey Information

Herbalists have used Comfrey for a variety of disorders including: ulcers, sprains, cuts, broken bones and rheumatic conditions. It is available in topical preparations as ointment, cream or as an oil for massaging into larger areas.

Tags: Arthritis, Bruising, Eczema, Liver, Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis, Rheumatic, Ulcers