Homeopathic Arnica Montana: A Natural Bruise Treatment

ARNICA MONTANA What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy was developed over 200AGO YRS. by Samuel Hahnemann, M.D. in Germany Based on the theory that "like treats like"; stimulates healing (homeopathics) vs. suppressing symptoms (Rx medications) All natural medication safely treats a variety of conditions without side-effects Made from plants, minerals and animal products like honey bee FDA All homeopathics are regulated by the What is Arnica Montana? Known as the Mountain Daisy or Leopard's Bane Daisy-like herb that is native to three continents: EUROPE NORTH AMERICA ASIA Relief for: BRUISING SWELLING SPRAINS SORE MUSCLES Popular after PLASTIC SURGERY and elective procedures where bruising is expected How it Works: Arnica Montana increases the flow of blood around bruised tissue Increased blood flow removes fluid, reduces swelling & pressure, and eliminates black and blue marks Arnica Bruising TREATMENT OPTIONS Arnica Montana comes in different forms: oral (tablet, pellet, or liquid) cream and ointment Use a combination of oral Arnica Montana plus cream for the best results Homeopathic remedies should not contain dyes or colorants 2x The Numbers: 1:100 10х An herbal tincture called the 1:10,000,000,000 Mother Tincture (1X) is 30x made, then diluted to make 1:1,000,000,000,000,000,000, different potencies: 000,000,000,000 Homeopathic efficacy is measured in potency, not milligrams. The most commonly used potencies include 6X, 12X & 30X Melt in your mouth, not in your hands! All oral forms of Arnica Montana should be taken sublingually or under the tongue Arnica Montana USES & BENEFITS 35% of COSMETIC PATIENTS Practice homeopathy Arnica Montana is ideal for patients undergoing cosmetic facial surgeries such as blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), nose reshaping and face lift and following facial injections (e.g., Botox® and Restylane®) Can be used for sports injuries, too! Need to take 1 to several Lactose-intolerant times per day individuals can take the More bruising = more Arnica Montana tablets frequent dosing without any side-effects REFERENCES Broughton, G., Crosby, M. A., Coleman,J., and Rohrich, R. R. Use of herbal supplements and Vitamins in Plastic Surgery: A Practical Review. Plast Reconstr Surg. March 2007, 50-51e. Heller, J. Gabbay, Bradley, J. Top-10 list of herbal and supplemental medicines used by cosmetic patients: what the plastic surgeon needs to know. Plast Reconstr Surg. Feb 2006, 438. Totonchi, A., Guyuron, B. A randomized, controlled comparison between amica and steroids in the management of postrhinoplasty ecchy- mosis and edema. Plast Reconstr Surg. 120: 271, 2007. Kulik, M. Amica montana in the reduction of ecchymosis and edema in liposuction. Presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 27-May 3, 2002. Seeley, B., Denton, A. B., Ahn, M. S., Maas, C.S. Effect of homeopathic Amica montana on bruising in face-lifis. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 8: 54-59, 2006. Erhlich, M. Purple Reign. Plastic Surgery Products. 22-27, Oct 2005. Rahm, D. A Guide to Perioperative Nutrition. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2004 July/August; 385-390. Materials from VitaMedica, Boiron, Standard Homeopathic and Boericke & Tafel. Wellness Promoting PHYSICIAN FORMULATED Since 1991 VitaMedica Corporation Toll Free: 888-367-8605 www.vitamedica.com