Natural Aid for Muscle Injuries Visitor Email Arnica is a botanical which comes from several species of the daisy-like genus Arnica, native to high mountains of western North America. In its botanical form, Arnica is toxic when ingested, and should never be taken internally. In homeopathic form, however, arnica is too diluted to cause toxicity, and is safe to ingest. Arnica is an excellent treatment for muscles sprains, strains, stiffness, bruising, swelling and local tenderness. Externally, tinctures and ointments of arnica may be applied freely to the affected area and massaged in.
Arnica effectively reduces pain and swelling, and promotes rapid healing.
Several commercially prepared ointments are available which are safe to use externally as needed. Arnica ointments should never be applied to broken skin. Homeopathic arnica tablets may be taken separately or along with external applications. Arnica tablets work quickly, and have no side effects. A good general-use potency is 30x.