Aren't Ya Fond of Arnica?

Chances are, you've never heard of Arnica, but you need to know about it. Arnica is a homeopathic medicine, which means:
A system for treating disease based on the administration of minute doses of a drug that in massive amounts produces symptoms in healthy individuals similar to those of the disease itself.

In an ointment, Arnica is used to reduce inflammation, heal wounds, soothe muscle aches, and treat sprains and bruises. I used this Arnica gel on a huge bruise on my hand (from a blood draw), and it made it much less visible and less painful overnight.

There are also Arnica Montana homeopathic tablets that are used for the reduction of pain and faster healing. A doctor recommended this to someone I know after cosmetic surgery. Dear Hubby has used both and he got some relief, though it's not a cure-all. If you decide to use these, they can be found at health food stores. Please follow the directions carefully, as too much of a good thing is not usually a good thing!