Boiron Arnica Gel Homeopathic Medicine Review

I have been using Arnica Gel for years in a variety of forms including pellets that dissolve under the tongue. The purpose is to relieve pain of muscle aches and stiffness as well as alleviating some pain, swelling and bruising from surgery.

My tube from the company Boiron is 1.5 ounces. I bought it at the supermarket for $5.99. Arnica Gel lasts a long time so don't let the price get in the way.

A Closer View

While writing this I took a look around and found that the American Cancer Society, after looking at many studies determined that Arnica really doesn't do what it claims to do. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Arnica.asp?sitearea=ETO.

From that site: "Other common name(s): arnica root, common arnica, arnica flowers, mountain arnica, mountain tobacco, leopardsbane, wolfsbane

Scientific/medical name(s): Arnica montana

Arnica is a perennial herb that grows in Europe, the northern United States, Canada, and eastern Asia. Its daisy-like flower and root (rhizome) are often used in herbal medicines. "

My Experiences

I first learned about Arnica about 8 years ago when I was having some surgery. I took the pellets for a few weeks and then used the Arnica Gel. It's impossible (unless I had only done one side of my face) to really know whether it worked or not for that reason i.e. bruises and swelling.

I do know it works on my arthritis. My girlfriend swears by it for her arthritic knee. I do a lot of knitting. The area between my thumb and first fingers start to hurt after awhile. I timed Arnica Gel and it worked on my hands for at least an hour.

Last night my feet were hurting and I rubbed it in. It had an immediate cooling affect. Arnica Gel by Boiron has a pleasant non-medicinal smell. It is a clear gel and absorbs right away. It is not sticky has no artificial colors or perfumes and is cruelty free.

My Gel is 7% Arnica Montana with water, alcohol, carboner, silicone oil and sodium hydroxide.

Jo's Viewpoint
I like it!