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Arnica Montana For Bruise Reduction
After Cheek Augmentation
also
known as:
Mountain Tobacco, Mountain Arnica, Common Arnica,
Leopard's Bane and Sneezewort
plant family: Asteraceae
type: Herbaceous perennial
parts used: Roots and flowers
description: Arnica montana or Leopard's Bane is a perennial
herb, growing close to the ground. The leaves form a flat rosette, from
the center of which rises a flower stalk, 1 to 2 feet high, bearing
orange-yellow flowers. The rhizome
is dark brown, cylindrical, usually curved, and bears brittle wiry
rootlets on the under surface. |

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habitat: Indigenous to Central Europe, in woods and mountain
pastures, although it has been found in England and Southern Scotland.
warning: This herb should NEVER be taken in raw form. This plant,
like many medicinal plants if ingested, can cause intestinal bleeding,
abdominal cramping and sickness. Homeopathy is the medicinal use of
tinctures and suspensions using herbs and other plants and should never
be consumed without proper preparation. Only respectable
homeopathic remedies and tinctures should be consumed.
Arnica montana has
been used in Europe for centuries to treat swelling, soreness and
bruising. This product is often misunderstood when confused with
ingesting the arnica plant in its raw form. When properly prepared, Arnica
may significantly decrease the healing time or the appearance of such.
There are many formulations from different companies. Sublingual (under
the tongue) types are the most often recommended for plastic surgery.
Other
products or supplements that you may heard of or have been
recommended may be Bromelain, Vitamin A, Vitamin K or Vitamin C
- please discuss these with your surgeon if you are interested
or have questions.
Remember!
Not all surgeons will
agree that homeopathic remedies are beneficial. If you
would like to inform your surgeon about the benefits of
arnica montana for his study. Please do
not go against your surgeon's wishes and disobey his pre and
post-operative instructions. ALWAYS ASK YOUR SURGEON FIRST
BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION.
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