Description
Indications
This is a homoeopathic medicine which assists in the treatment of localised physical trauma and superficial injuries including:
• bruises
• muscular strains and sprains
• insect bites and stings
Composition
Homoeopathic complementary medicine
Each 1ml of liquid contains:
Anamirta cocculus (Cocculus) Spag D30
Arnica montana D3
Atropa belladonna (Belladonna) D6
Calendula officinalis D3
Causticum D6
Echinacea angustifolia D4
Hypericum perforatum D3
Ledum palustre D6
Ruta graveolens Spag D8
Symphytum officinale Spag D4
Preservative: 20% Alcohol
Homoeophatic Mode of Action
Anamirta cocculus is indicated for lameness, trembling, weakness and pain in limbs.
Arnica montana has an anti-inflammatory action and is indicated following injury or trauma of any kind, no matter how long ago, that causes muscular aches, stiffness or strain, bruising and swelling.
Atropa belladonna has an anti-inflammatory action and treats swollen joints and stiffness and pain of the back, hip and thigh muscles.
Calendula officinalis promotes healing of wounds by successful, rapid granulation and has a haemostatic action particularly after tooth extraction. It promotes healing of scalds and burn wounds without scarring.
Causticum acts on the joints and muscles to relieve stiffness between the shoulders, left-sided sciatica, tearing and burning sensation in the joints, weakness and loss of sensation in the forearms and hands, contracted tendons and right-sided facial paralysis.
Echinacea angustifolia acts on the immune and lymphatic systems to stop the progress of acute, suppurating infections and raises the resistance in case of disease and injury. It has sedative effects and relieves aching in the limbs and general lethargy.
Hypericum perforatum acts on the peripheral nervous system to repair crushed nerve endings following injury, relieve post-operative and post-injury pain and heal puncture wounds. It is useful following animal bites.
Ledum palustre is indicated for pain relief and healing of puncture wounds and insect stings and relieves burning pain anywhere in the body. It also treats easy spraining of the ankle.
Ruta graveolens acts on the periosteum of bones and cartilage to relieve pain and stiffness in the neck, back, groin, Achilles tendon, wrists and hands.
Symphytum officinale stimulates the growth of epithelium to promote rapid healing of wounds, sinews and tendons. It speeds up the union of bone ends after fracture and heals injury to the eye after a blow with a blunt object.
Dosage and Directions
10 drops directly on the tongue or diluted with a little water three times daily. May be taken hourly in acute cases while symptoms are severe. Infants: Dilute with water and allow to stand for a short time before administering. Reduce dosage with improvement of symptoms.
Side Effects and Special Precautions
There are no known side effects.
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