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

F**A

Good value for money and it working well

The Arnica pills work great. They give me pain relief in good speed, easy to use and good carry ability, good value for money.

22.01.2026

J**T

Great value

I think that these really help speed up the healing process of bruising. Easy to take and good tasting.

17.02.2026

T**R

Great for face filler bruising

Purchased these tablets because I wanted to help with bruising from getting face filler. I started taking them about a week before my injections. I have to admit I feel like the bruising was kept at a minimum compared to prior injections when I didn't take arnicare tablets. I also paired with the gel for application after procedure for the bruising that I did get. Within days the bruising was almost gone.

13.01.2026

J**K

Can’t tell if they work but worth a try for pain

Melt fast

3.01.2026

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

G**R

Works but can cause an increase in BP in some people.

This product definitely helped with pain BUT it may cause an increase in BP in some people.

4.02.2026

A**P

Muscle spasm relief

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

11.01.2026

ASIN	B006I7IUUQ
ASIN	B006I7IUUQ
Active Ingredients	Arnica montana 9C HPUS
Additional Features	Gentle on the Stomach, NSAID-Free
Age Range Description	12 years and above
Best Sellers Rank	#4,417 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #9 in Pain Relief Homeopathic Remedies #691 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	Boiron
Container Type	Box
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (12,201)
Date First Available	October 22, 2009
Department	Natural Health
Diet Type	Vegetarian
Dosage Form	Tablets
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00306969059043
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	1.2 x 3 x 3.9 inches
Item Form	Tablet
Item model number	ABO-089
Manufacturer	Boiron
Manufacturer	Boiron
Model Name	ABO-089
Model Number	ABO-089
Net Content Count	60 Count
Number of Items	1
Package Type Name	Blister
Product Benefits	Body Pain Relief, Joint & Muscle Pain Relief, Pain Relief
Product Dimensions	1.2 x 3 x 3.9 inches; 0.63 ounces
Specific Uses For Product	Joint Pain, Muscle Pain
Target Audience	Men, Unisex-Adults, Women
Target Use Body Part	Whole Body
UPC	306969059043
Unit Count	60 Count

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

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