DESCRIPTION
When you’ve had surgery or have injured your body through over exertion or injury, your body can respond with bruising and swelling.  Bruising occurs when the tissues underlying the skin are injured. While the skin is not broken, the blood collects under the skin, resulting in pain, and swelling and “black and blue” marks. While these symptoms may be uncomfortable, they represent the body’s wonderful innate ability to heal itself. Medications can provide some relief, but they often suppress symptoms and can cause unwanted side effects.

VitaMedica’s Arnica Montana 30X is a homeopathic remedy designed to reduce the discomfort, bruising and swelling associated with soft tissue injury that often accompanies surgical procedures.

The literal interpretation of homeopathy is “like treating like”.  The principle behind homeopathy is that our bodies have natural defense mechanisms to aid in healing.  This is often reflected as symptoms.  While prescription medications tend to suppress symptoms, homeopathic medications try to elicit them.  This approach is intended to stimulate the immune system, and enhance the healing process.

VitaMedica’s Arnica Montana 30x potency was developed with the expertise of Boericke & Tafel, the leading homeopathic company since 1835.  The formula is designed specifically for patients undergoing a reconstructive or cosmetic surgical procedure.


BENEFITS
High Quality raw materials. VitaMedica’s Arnica Montana is sourced from Germany, where standards for herb production are some of the highest in the world. 

Organic Ingredients. Some brands like Alpine Pharmaceuticals’ SinEcch® provide arnica montana in convenient gel caps. But, the color coded caps contain artificial dyes and colorants, which can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.  VitaMedica’s Arnica Montana is made from 100% organically grown plants ensuring that the final product is safe, pesticide-free and contains no artificial ingredients, colors or dyes.

The right potency. The 30X potency was based on research that indicates this strength is appropriate for surgical patients.

Manufactured by a leader. Our Arnica Montana is manufactured at a facility that has been producing homeopathic remedies since 1835. Our manufacturing facility has stringent quality control standards and rigorous screening processes.

Evenly distributed medicine. Some homeopathic medications are formulated in pellets. Typically, these pellets are manufactured at a candy factory and then the homeopathic medicine is added to the outside of the pellet. This production method makes it very easy for an individual to accidentally remove the medication.  VitaMedica’s Arnica Montana is made in a tablet form, with the medication distributed evenly throughout the tablet.

Easy and safe to use. Because Arnica Montana is a natural, safe medication, it is known for having no contraindications, no drug interactions, and virtually no side effects.


INDICATIONS
Arnica Montana contains nutrients that are especially important for the reduction of bruising and swelling.  When used in combination with Bromelain with Quercetin, Arnica Montana is ideal for patients undergoing surgical procedures such as a blepharoplasty, brow lift, facial implants and breast augmentation.  Arnica Montana can also be beneficial for some non-surgical procedures such as chemical peels, collagen injections and fat/filler injections.


CONTRAINDICATIONS
Nutritional supplements have a very safe track record. However, certain individuals should seek the advice of their doctor before beginning a nutritional supplement program particularly diabetics, pregnant or lactating women.  If an individual has a known allergy to Arnica Montana, he/she should not take the product.


DIRECTIONS
Additional vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements should not be taken during the peri-operative period.  In particular, the following should be discontinued two weeks prior to, and for up to two weeks after surgery:  bilberry, cayenne, dong quai, echinacea, feverfew, fish oil caps, garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hawthorne, kava kava, licorice root, ma huang (ephedra), melatonin, red clover, St. John’s wort, valerian, vitamin E and yohimbe.

Begin taking Arnica Montana immediately after your surgery and continue taking until the bruising and swelling has subsided (usually 7-14 days). Take 3 tablets, 3 times a day. Important: Place tablets under the tongue and let dissolve naturally. Do not brush your teeth, eat, or drink anything but water, 15 minutes before or 15 minutes after taking Arnica Montana.  Do not handle the tablets.

Do not eat or drink anything by mouth (including this supplement) after midnight prior to surgery. Following anesthesia and surgery, it is not uncommon for some patients to experience decreased appetite or gastrointestinal upset.  Since Arnica Montana is a sublingual medication (under the tongue), taking this product should not aggravate an upset stomach.


SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Contains Arnica Montana 30X (active ingredient)