Oops. Topically applied Arnica montana is reputed to decrease bruising and muscle pain.
But in this study, researchers at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, in Sugar Land, Texas, found an opposite effect. Continue reading Topical arnica increases muscle pain
A negative review of homeopathy published in 2005 reverberates still in blogs, journals, and press releases.
A reader comments, and I wax philosophical. But let’s start with summary of the issues. Continue reading Cooking the books against homeopathy?
Considering how often I quote his research and writings, it’s appropriate to present background on this researcher, author, and critic of CAM.
A reader has a different view, and comments accordingly.
Continue reading Just who is Edzard Ernst?
The website HealthWorld has an article on homeopathy that describes arnica (mountain daisy) as “par excellence” for the treatment of shock or trauma caused by any injury. Although the German Commission E Monograph lists herbal doses of arnica as approved for external use resulting from accidents, it questions arnica’s value in homeopathy, as discussed in this review.
Based on what we know, the frequent reference to arnica as “par excellence” is an overstatement. Continue reading Arnica: Not really par excellence
Rubbing on arnica provides pain relief in people with osteoarthritis that affects their hands. Continue reading Arnica vs ibuprofen gel for arthritis pain
The patients reported better pain control, but there was no difference in the use of other pain medicines. Continue reading Homeopathic Arnica montana for post-tonsillectomy pain control
Arnica (Arnica montana) is used in herbal medicine for relief of bruises, stiffness, and muscle soreness.
Here’s a study that looked at the potential for homeopathic arnica to reduce swelling and pain following 3 different operations in patients who required knee surgery.
The details.
It’s not clear to me why it worked in one group but not in the other two.
But we’ll accept it for what it is.
2/8/07 23:03 JR
Here is a list of herbal medicines with documented effectiveness as pain relievers. The source of this information summarizes the dose, route of administration, conditions treated, and safety information.