Random abrasions, bruises, sprains, muscle aches and joint pain, most people pursue lifelong learning.
A person with an allergy to the chemical components of the drug is difficult to find a suitable means to relieve unpleasant symptoms in the case of injury of muscle tissue.
Alternative homeopathy are products that are composed of natural ingredients and rarely cause side effects.
One such effective agents in treatment of injured tissues is ointment "Arnica".
The content of the article:
- 1 Description and properties of the ointment "Arnika"
- 2 the drug
- 3 Mechanism of action
- 4 Indications for use and dosage of the ointment "Arnica"
- 5 Basic rules for the use
- 6 Side effects of the drug
- 7 Possible side effects
- 8 drug overdose
- 9 Storage conditions and price range ointment
- 10 Drug analogues "Arnika"
- 11 The use of "Arnika" ointment for the face
- 12 Ointment "Arnica" with lactostasis
- 13 Preparation of "Arnika" ointment at home
- 14 opinions of doctors
Description and properties of the ointment "Arnika"
Ointment "Arnika" is produced in Russia
major pharmaceutical companies in Moscow and St. Petersburg, refers to a homeopathic preparation made from natural ingredients.release form of the drug: a jar of darkened glass and 20 g aluminum tube '30
Ointment has the following curative properties:
- reduces inflammation;
- stops bleeding;
- dissolves blood clots;
- good antiseptic;
- reducing swelling;
- effective analgesic;
- repairs damaged tissue;
- strengthens blood vessels;
- resolves hematoma;
- removes irritation;
- It stimulates phagocytosis (protection against disease-causing bacteria).
Ointment "Arnica", the indications for which the application includes an extensive list of damage to the skin, can be purchased in a pharmacy or prepared yourself.
the drug
The main component of the ointment - arnica tincture inflorescences and excipient - medical vaseline.
Ointment "Arnica" can enrich the tea tree oil and sea buckthorn extracts of calendula flowers, chamomile, plantain, minerals - mummy.
Arnica plant contains useful trace elements and macro elements:
- copper;
- zinc;
- cobalt;
- selenium;
- silver;
- nickel;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- iron.
The present composition arnica essential oils, tannins and resinous substances, organic acids, arnitsin vitamins.
In homeopathy, arnica plant is the most effective means for bruises, traumas (In t. H. postoperative). It is also a fast analgesic. It helps in thrombus resorption and has antiseptic properties.
Mechanism of action
After contact with skin ointment has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, local irritating action.
Irritated receptors upper layer of the epidermis and subcutaneous lower formations increase blood flow and enhance the process of resorption of hemorrhages.
Stimulated immunological processes, and infectious slowing. Pain gradually subside. The wounds are tightened.
Indications for use and dosage of the ointment "Arnica"
Ointment "Arnika" has indications for use:
- pain in joints and muscles;
- skin dermatitis;
- bruising;
- burns from the sun;
- bruises;
- bruising;
- joint pathology;
- stretching;
- postoperative trauma;
- boils.
Ointment "Arnica", given the indications for use, is applied to the cleaned, dry the affected skin gently rubbing movements. Applying procedure is repeated 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment lasts on average from 7 to 10 days.
Basic rules for the use
The efficiency of the means of action depends on the correctness of its application.
Rules for the application of ointment "Arnika":
- The affected area of the epidermis should carefully handle an antiseptic;
- In the treatment of joints using an antiseptic step can be eliminated and apply ointment on the painful area;
- The ointment should be applied in small portions and easy for the patient to rub the site;
- It is not necessary to use means more than the period specified in the instructions, otherwise it can cause irritation and dryness of the skin;
- In the first 2-3 days of application of the ointment may get worse, but then start to improve;
- If improvement is not fulfilled within 5 days, the use of the drug should be discontinued;
- If you experience allergic reactions is to abandon this tool of treatment.
Side effects of the drug
The drug should not be used in the following cases:
- severe intolerance to the components of ointment;
- skin diseases with moist wounds;
- violation of the integrity of the epidermis;
- Children under 1 year;
- period of gestation of the child;
- breast-feeding.
Be careful! Ointment "Arnika" is indicated for use in children after the age of 1 year only under strict medical supervision, since the safety of the drug treatment of children has not been studied completely.
Possible side effects
Side effects of the ointment is in rare cases. Of these allergic reactions can be identified and localized bubbly dermatitis.
Interesting fact! In drug treatment, "Arnika" concentration of attention continues unabated, so drivers of vehicles is permitted for use in any time of day.
drug overdose
According to studies, the ointment "Arnika" (indications for use of a fully fit) overdoses did not cause.
By careless use of a large amount of money, as well as contact with the ointment orally, you must consult your doctor immediately.
Poisoning drug can cause painful symptoms of the following organs and systems:
- reaction on the part of the digestive tract: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps;
- from the heart of the system: shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, pain in the sternum, heart failure;
- on the part of the nervous system: convulsions, paralysis, dizziness, drowsiness, and in rare cases - coma.
It does not conflict with other medications and can be taken with them when assigning physician.
Storage conditions and price range ointment
Keep tool recommended in the dark, without access for children. Required to comply with the temperature conditions not higher than 20 ° C. Protected from the rays of the sun access.
Shelf life 2 years from date of manufacture ointments.
The cost of darkened glass jars 20 g varies from 240 rubles. The price of aluminum tubes from 60 rubles. for '30
Drug analogues "Arnika"
| Analogs of the ointment "Arnica" | Indications for use of the active components, cost |
| Ointment "Traumeel" | It is used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, injuries, sprains, dislocations. Active ingredients: arnica, calendula, echinacea, chamomile, St. John's wort. The price of the drug for 50 grams of about 400 rubles. |
| "Nyufleks" gel | Has anti-edematous effect, it seals the vessel walls, increases the elasticity and firmness of the epidermis, to effectively cope with bruises. The structure includes arnica, metol, lemon oil, water. Price from 150 rubles. 50 ml. |
| ointment Kuznetsova | It shows for bruises, sprains, back pain, myalgia, injuries of joints and muscles, arthralgia, myositis. The composition comprises Arnica tincture, lavender oil, bee venom, camphor. The cost of the drug from 50 rubles. for '30 |
| Ointment "The purpose of the T" | Used in the treatment of various pathologies of joints, osteochondrosis, frozen shoulder, eliminate pain of the musculoskeletal system. The active components of the ointment: arnica montana, Solanum, tox, Sanguinar kanadensis, sulfur, coenzyme A. Price ranges from 600 to 1000 ml 50 rubles. per 100 ml. |
The use of "Arnika" ointment for the face
Cosmetologists believe that the ointment "Arnika" (indications for use do not describe) can be used as an effective remedy for wrinkles, bags under the eyes and bruises.
Also, the drug has worked well in the fight against dryness and flaking skin.
Means applied a thin layer on the problem area of skin before bedtime. On the morning of the excess ointment can be removed with a tissue.
Due to its therapeutic properties, resulting ointment epidermis tone, it seals the vessel walls. The skin becomes taut and supple. Face looks younger and refreshed.
Consumers notice positive results after three applications.
As a part of cosmetic creams and emulsions of wrinkles are often used harsh chemical ingredients that cause allergies and negatively affecting the body as a whole.
Ointment "Arnika" is well tolerated due to its natural composition and soft effect.
Ointment "Arnica" with lactostasis
When stagnation of breastmilk ointment "Arnika" - the most effective means, proven by many nursing mothers.
The product should be applied after breastfeeding neat massage movements, gradually rubbing. Surplus ointment can wet a paper towel.
The drug is perfectly relieves swellingWhich facilitates not only the general state of a nursing mother, but also improves the flow of milk. Pain symptoms disappear, and after a few medical procedures breastfeeding does not cause discomfort.
Be careful! With an increase in edema and enhancement of painful symptoms during treatment with ointment "Arnika" is an urgent need to stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.
Preparation of "Arnika" ointment at home
Not to worry about the quality of pharmacy products and handy to always have a fresh tool, you can easily make "Arnica" ointment at home.
To do this requires only two ingredients. Inflorescence mountain arnica, and as a basis - Vaseline.
Cooking Instructions:
- Take 100 g of petrolatum is placed in an enamel dish and brought in a water bath until liquid consistency.
- Next is added 10 g of finely milled arnica and thoroughly mixed with vaseline.
- Within 10 min. the entire mixture is heated and covered with a lid until cool.
- On the day the resulting mass is removed in the dark, but not cold place.
- After 24 h. and goes blank again heated in a water bath to a liquid state.
- The mixture was filtered through a gauze cloth in a jar of darkened glass.
Keep the ointment recommended in the refrigerator.
If a cauliflowers arnica is not available, you can use the tincture of the purchase.
Recipe tincture:
- For this recipe you need to take 15 ml of any vegetable oil and add 5 g of beeswax.
- The resulting mass is warmed in a water bath to 45 ° C, removed from the fire and then pour droplets arnica tincture in an amount of 10 ml.
- Further ointment allowed to cool and solidify at room temperature.
Store in a dark place.
For connoisseurs of essential oils fit this recipe:
- Measure out 20ml of any vegetable oil.
- It is added to 2.1 ml essential oil arnica.
- The oily consistency thoroughly mixed.
- Self ointment "Arnica" is applied to the problematic place a thin layer, applying indications respectively.
Despite the fact that pharmacists have developed a large number of drugs for the treatment of bruises, sprains, bruises and aching joints, one of the most active and widely applicable is the ointment "Arnica".
opinions of doctors
trauma appoint "Arnika" is often the ointment for the treatment of severe contusions, sprains and bruises when patients are asked to write something cheaper than the imported equipment.
Price adequate preparation and action quite effectively. It is recommended even to children of school age. In the treatment no side effects were noticed.
When the home inspection babies, young mothers are asked to consult a pediatrician effective remedy for stagnation of breastmilk. Recommend ointment "Arnica", because I think the drug harmless during lactation.
Surgeons also recommend ointment "Arnica" as efficient and cost effective means of postoperative healing of injuries. Always advise to adhere to the indications for use of the drug and not to smear horrible.
Author: YS Shutikov
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