Arnica
8 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Benefit Evidence
Mild swelling reduction; +1.8%
Early edema reduced; p<0.0001
Bruising/swelling less; p<0.005
Mild swelling reduction; +1.8%
Early edema reduced; p<0.0001
Bruising/swelling less; p<0.005
Research sources
Swelling relief (3)
- Homeopathic arnica therapy in patients receiving knee surgery: results of three randomised double-blind trials
PubMed ID: 17105693
Knee surgery program had inconsistent results but one trial (CLR) showed a small significant reduction in swelling.
- A randomized, controlled comparison between arnica and steroids in the management of postrhinoplasty ecchymosis and edema
PubMed ID: 17572575
Arnica reduced early postoperative edema after rhinoplasty comparable to steroids (day 2 edema effect).
- Topical Application of Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate Attenuates Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis in Open Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 26910697
Topical arnica reduced eyelid edema after rhinoplasty vs control on early postoperative days.
Pain relief (3)
- Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study
PubMed ID: 17318618
Topical arnica equalled 5% ibuprofen gel for pain in hand OA (robust, clinically relevant result).
- Topical Application of Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate Attenuates Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis in Open Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 26910697
Topical arnica reduced eyelid ecchymosis extent after rhinoplasty versus no local treatment.
- Can Topical Agents (Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate) Reduce Postoperative Pain, Edema and Trismus Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery?
PubMed ID: 37913818
Randomized trial: topical arnica added to standard therapy reduced postoperative pain after tooth extraction.
Joint mobility (3)
- Efficacy of Arnica montana D4 for healing of wounds after Hallux valgus surgery compared to diclofenac
PubMed ID: 18199022
Arnica D4 descriptively improved patient mobility versus diclofenac after hallux valgus surgery (statistically small but notable).
- Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study
PubMed ID: 17318618
Topical arnica improved hand function in OA similarly to 5% ibuprofen (functional mobility benefit).
- Can Topical Agents (Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate) Reduce Postoperative Pain, Edema and Trismus Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery?
PubMed ID: 37913818
Topical arnica improved mouth opening (reduced trismus) and pain after extraction, improving functional comfort.
Joint comfort (2)
- Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study
PubMed ID: 17318618
Wellâsized RCT showed topical arnica gel was as effective as 5% ibuprofen gel for pain and function in hand osteoarthritis.
- Can Topical Agents (Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate) Reduce Postoperative Pain, Edema and Trismus Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery?
PubMed ID: 37913818
Topical arnica reduced trismus (improved mouth opening) after extraction, indicating less stiffness.
Skin appearance (1)
- Topical Application of Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate Attenuates Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis in Open Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 26910697
Topical arnica reduced postoperative ecchymosis extent after rhinoplasty vs control in early days.
Skin soothing (1)
- Topical Application of Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate Attenuates Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis in Open Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 26910697
Topical arnica reduced postârhinoplasty ecchymosis and edema vs no local treatment.
Illness recovery (1)
- Can Topical Agents (Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate) Reduce Postoperative Pain, Edema and Trismus Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery?
PubMed ID: 37913818
Adding topical arnica after extraction reduced pain and improved mouth opening vs standard therapy, indicating faster functional recovery.
Tissue repair (1)
- Can Topical Agents (Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate) Reduce Postoperative Pain, Edema and Trismus Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery?
PubMed ID: 37913818
Topical arnica improved pain and mouth opening after surgery, suggesting support for functional post-injury recovery.
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