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10 de fev. de 2022 · Arnica is a plant extract useful for bruises, pain relief, and swelling. But is safe for everyone? Learn more about its benefits, drawbacks, and uses.
- Sian Ferguson
22 de jun. de 2016 · How Arnica Works. The plant contains anti-inflammatory chemicals called sesquiterpene lactones, which help to reduce swelling, and flavonoids, which strengthen blood vessels reducing the leakage of blood under the skin that occurs with bruising.
1 de jun. de 2017 · Mature skin is prone to bruising, resulting in a condition known as actinic purpura, characterized by unsightly ecchymosis and purple patches. Similar to other skin conditions, the incidence of actinic purpura increases with advancing age and occurs with equal frequency among men and women.
- Roger I Ceilley
- 2017/06
- 2017
19 de set. de 2023 · The primary symptom of actinic purpura is large, purplish red bruises that are most common on the backs of the hands or the forearm. They become a brown discoloration as they fade. These...
27 de jul. de 2017 · Topical formulations with 20% Arnica, or a combination of 1% vitamin K and 0.3% retinol, have been shown to be effective as fading purple bruising in clinical trials. If you feel you bruise too easily, try increasing your intake of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, bioflavonoids and zinc.
24 de nov. de 2023 · The researchers reported that a topical application of arnica (20% arnica ointment) reduced bruises more quickly and more effectively than the placebo (petrolatum) when it was applied twice a day for two weeks.
An arnica tincture, prepared with ethanol, is an excellent remedy for treating purple marks caused by bumps, bruises and muscle injuries. It also helps to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. This preparation should only be used on the skin and should not be ingested.
