This is the first in the series of blog entries about those homeopathic remedies which may be basic, but are also fabulously powerful healing tools that are brilliant to have to hand for any family.
Arnica is the most well-known of homeopathic remedies. It is the first remedy for first aid situations involving bumps and bruises on the one end of the spectrum, and physical trauma on the other. Arnica is the first remedy to reach for if your child has fallen over and bumped their head, but it is also to be given if someone you know has been involved in an accident as serious as a major fall or blow. In the second situation, this is not to say that Arnica will be enough of a response by itself, but it will always be of help with any soft tissue injury that has led to soreness and bruising.
Arnica should be taken internally as soon as possible after the injury has occurred; taken early enough it can prevent bruising from developing, and if taken later will ease the pain and speed the healing. It can also be applied to the skin where there is bruising provided the skin is not broken.
Arnica is always a part of the basic kits available from homeopathic pharmacies such as helios.co.uk and ainsworths.com. Please feel free to get in touch for more information.
