{"product_id":"arnica-cream","title":"Arnica Cream","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is arnica and what does it do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\nArnica is a herb that comes from the Arnica montana flower, which commonly grows in the mountains of Europe and America.\u003csup\u003e1 \u003c\/sup\u003eA folk medicine since the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century,\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e arnica is traditionally used to soothe:\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003ebruises\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003esprains\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003emuscle pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nArnica is applied to the skin, and is available as creams, sprays, massage balms, and bath products. It’s also available as homeopathic pillules (tiny pills) that you swallow.\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of arnica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does arnica do in the body?\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe European Medicines Agency says that arnica is approved to help relieve bruises, sprains and localised pain.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e It has an anti-inflammatory effect inside the body and supports tissue repair, according to a 2016 study in \u003cem\u003ePLoS One\u003c\/em\u003e. The researchers say one way arnica may work by interacting with the genes responsible for repairing cells.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e A 2010 study by Northwestern University, Chicago, found that an ointment of 20% arnica applied twice a day for two weeks faded laser-induced bruises more quickly than the placebo.\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much arnica is safe to take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\nArnica is safe to use when applied to the skin in a thin layer as a cream or gel. Make sure you only apply to areas of unbroken skin. It’s also fine to take homeopathic arnica tablets or spray; in homeopathic medicine, the herb is heavily diluted. However, never use raw arnica – when consumed raw and undiluted, it’s toxic to the body, and applying it directly to the skin can cause irritation.\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e The following people shouldn’t take arnica:\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003echildren under the age of 12 – it has not been proven safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eanyone who is allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003epregnant or breastfeeding women – it has not been proven safe for these groups\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIf bruising lasts longer than three to four days, or get worse after using arnica, speak to your GP.\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide-effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the side-effects of taking or using arnica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\nSome side-effects have been reported, but it’s not known how often they occur. These are:\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eredness of the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eeczema\u003csup\u003e10\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STP AESTHETIC SUPPLIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64421665767801,"sku":"p_9878","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/3934\/3541\/files\/50755-41422-1669799532.webp?v=1788078553","url":"https:\/\/stpaestheticsupplies.co.uk\/products\/arnica-cream","provider":"STP AESTHETIC SUPPLIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}