what is arnica and where does it come from

Kathryn, Arnica montana is the Latin name for a perennial that grows 1 to 2 feet tall with bright, yellow daisy-like flowers that appear in July and August. It is found on the moist, grassy upland meadows in the hills and mountains of northern and central Europe and Siberia. It is also found sparsely in the northwestern United States. More common names for Arnica are Mountain daisy, Leopard's bane and Mountain tobacco. St. Hildegard, a nun known for her keen observation of nature and physiology, among other things, wrote about the healing properties of the Arnica montana plant in the 12th century. Since at least the 16th century, mountain people in the Alpine area have used it to relieve muscle aches and bruises.

what do the values mean such as 6c or 200 ck?

Homeopathic DilutionsWhat does the “C” listed after the active ingredient stand for?The most common type of dilutions is “C” dilutions (centesimal dilutions). The 1C is obtained by mixing 1 part of the Mother Tincture with 9 parts of ethanol in a new vial and then vigorously shaking the solution (succussion). The result is a 1/100 dilution of the plant (the Mother Tincture being a 1/10 dilution of the plant itself). The 2C is obtained by mixing 1 part of the 1C with 99 parts of ethanol in a new vial and succussing. Recurrently, the 3C is obtained by mixing 1 part of the 2C with 99 parts of ethanol in a new vial and succussing.What does the “X” listed after the active ingredient stand for?X dilutions are decimal dilutions prepared similarly to C dilutions, but the factor of dilution is only 1/10 from one dilution to the next.What does the “K” listed after the active ingredient stand for?The K refers to a method of manufacturing known as the Korsakovian method. The Korsakovian method dilutes the homeopathic preparation of the substance at the rate of 1 part of the previous dilution with 99 parts of solvent.What does the “CK” listed after the active ingredient stand for?Korsakovian dilutions are manufactured using a device specially designed to ensure that the dilution process is reproducible from one dilution to the next. Only one vial is used for the entire process. Using ultra-purified water as the solvent, the machine removes 99% of the Mother Tincture and replaces it with the same volume of solvent. The vial is succussed for 10.5 seconds. The result is called 1CK. The 2CK is prepared identically from the 1CK. The automatic process using only 1 vial allows higher dilutions to be reached. The most common Korsakovian dilutions are 200CK, 1,000CK (also called 1M), 10,000CK (10M), 50,000 CK (50M) and 100,000CK (100M or CM).What does “200CK” mean?200CK means that the substance has been homeopathically diluted 200 times at the rate of 1 to 100

What is typically pre-surgery dosing and frequency?

Within 30 minutes before surgery and shortly after surgery or when I am conscious again if I have general anesthesia. The worse the pain and/or swelling, the more frequently I take it. Usually every two-three hours the first two days, reducing the frequency over the next few days. It really helps with pain, swelling and speeding healing.

Is there lactose in these tablets ?

Hi, on the narrow side of the Arnicare box is written: one of the inactive ingredients is lactose. I assume it means that it has lactose. You can check their website for clarification.

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L**Y

Must have for wisdom teeth removal

My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed on Friday, and by Saturday her swelling and bruising were getting worse. I ended up overnighting these tablets along with the topical ointment. She woke up this morning (Sunday) with bruising starting under her eyes and across her cheeks. She took 2 tablets at 10am, 2 at 11am, 2 at 12pm, and we used the topical throughout the day. By 5pm, the difference was honestly shocking. Her swelling had gone down dramatically, and the bruises that were forming are now barely visible. (see pics). One of my favorite things about these tablets is that they’re gentle on the stomach and NSAID-free. My only regret is not starting them sooner. Knowing what I know now, I would’ve had her take the arnica tablets on Thursday, again on Friday before surgery, and then daily afterward. We’ll be keeping these on hand from now on for any surgery prep, bruising, swelling, or pain. Absolutely worth it.

17.11.2025

A**Y

Helped with my healing after lipo

I had liposuction and was bruised after surgery. This product really helped with the bruising by helping my body heal faster. It doesn't have a bad taste while dissolving and is easy to take.

9.12.2025

P**S

It works on burns and bruises

I use this mainly for bruises because I bruise easily. My doctor recommends it for burns also. Just follow the directions on how many tablets to take and how often and it will speed up the healing process. The tablets dissolve quickly and easily under your tongue. They might have a chalky texture, but they do not have any bad taste. Highly recommend.

20.12.2025

W**D

Good Product

Helps me very much with my joints

17.12.2025

D**Y

Good for tired legs

Good natural nighttime aid for tired worn out legs!

19.12.2025

K**E

Perfect for preventing and treating bruises: a must if you get injectables in your face.

These tablets are amazing - especially if you are prone to bruising and/or get injectables in your face. I take 3 days prior and 3 days after. It’s nearly done away with any bruising.

28.12.2025

A**R

Got diarrhea from it

I gave it a 3 star because I got diarrhea from the tablets! BUT I also got the gel form and it works magic !! My bruises usually last weeks and I have a big bruise on the side of my arm from the car door and started using the gel and it’s only been the 3rd day and it’s already starting to go away! I was super surprised. So the tablets I won’t use again but the gel is a must have!

9.10.2025

A**P

Muscle spasm relief

Relieves painful muscle spasms. I can’t live without these.

11.01.2026

ASIN	B006I7IUUQ
Best Sellers Rank	#3,669 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #8 in Pain Relief Homeopathic Remedies #606 in Sales & Deals
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (12,054)
Date First Available	October 22, 2009
Department	Natural Health
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item model number	ABO-089
Manufacturer	Boiron
Product Dimensions	1.2 x 3 x 3.9 inches; 0.63 ounces

Boiron Arnicare Tablets for Pain Relief from Muscle Pain, Joint Soreness, Swelling from Injury or Bruises - 60 Count

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