Arnica montana: its benefits against inflammation
Do you suffer from stiffness, aches and pains, or even chronic inflammation that becomes a daily burden? Some natural remedies can be of great help, and are well worth knowing about. Let's take a look at arnica, a perennial plant with multiple medicinal properties.
Did you know that? Inflammation is a useful defense reaction for the human body. But if prolonged, it can end up becoming a health problem rather than a healing factor.
Traditional anti-inflammatory drugs are sometimes considered unsatisfactory, or lose their effectiveness after a while. This is where Arnica montana comes in, a brightly-colored perennial plant containing valuable active ingredients.
Visit Absolüt Arnica gel gel from A. Vogel's Absolüt Arnica gel is made from fresh, organically-grown arnica flowers, and is highly effective in relieving pain and preventing inflammation.
Arnica montana, meticulously organically grown
The Arnica montana plant requires specific soil conditions, and cultivation is an ongoing challenge. The A. Vogel has established an organic farm in Germany, near the Swiss border, to ensure healthy flower harvests without harming the environment.
Arnica montana fields have to be constantly weeded, as the plants don't grow very close together. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, with great care: only the flowers can be used, and they must be prepared while still fresh to preserve the ingredients that ensure their anti-inflammatory action.
Clinical studies proving Arnica's effectiveness
In a clinical study of subjects suffering from osteoarthritis in at least one knee, frictions with Absolüt Arnica gel gel at least twice a day produced significant results after just three weeks' use, considerably reducing inflammatory pain.[1].
Another study of over 200 people suffering from arthritic pain in their fingers, the Absolüt Arnica gel gel proved as effective as ibuprofen gel. The number of painful joints was significantly reduced, and morning stiffness was alleviated.[2].
References
[1] Knuesel O et al. Advances in Therapy 2002; 19 (5): 209 - 218.
[2] Reto Widrig, Andy Suter, Reinhard Saller and Joerg Melzer. "Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised double-blind study", Rheumatology International, vol. 27, no. 6, April 2007.