Whether you are a player or a fan, football season naturally calls for first aid. Injuries, hangovers, and indigestion often punctuate the memory of a good game. Not surprisingly, when you are holding the opponent at the five yard line, or hauling coolers and canopies into the grove, bruises happen. No topical remedy heals a bruise or contusion faster than arnica.
Arnica is the anti-inflammatory extract of a small white flower native to Europe.
It is available locally as an oil, ointment, gel, and cream. It is one of the ingredients in Aveda's Beautifying Oil which is great for puffiness and irritated skin. Sore muscles, tired feet, achy joints, blisters, and bug bites are also no problem for arnica. It could be the perfect gift for your favorite football player. Although it speeds healing tremendously, arnica should not be used on cuts and open wounds.