Injury question...

pbolger and momita,

Thanks for the advice! I should know all there is to know about bruised testicles by the time I'm all healed up lol!

just dont go crazy rubbing the arnica juice and the vitamin C cream, ok you freak!!! We all know what youre going to do...

lol no comment!

What is arnica juice and where do you get it?

Its in momita's thread. Get at health food store. Here is some info on it from some western medical texts:



 







Auerbach: Wilderness Medicine, 4th ed., Copyright © 2001 Mosby, Inc.

Modern Clinical and Wilderness Applications.

Contemporary use of Arnica montana is generally limited to topical commercially prepared ointments and salves, in conjunction with internal homeopathic (low-dose) use for the same indications. Although its alkaloid (arnicine) and volatile oil (thymohydroquinone) are both relatively toxic, the actions of these constituents are extremely useful in resolving contusions and soft tissue injury. Most ointments are found to contain a 1x homeopathic dilution of Arnica tincture, which is about 4% by volume. Oral dosage is given in homeopathic potencies of 6x to 200c, depending on the severity of the condition


For application in the wilderness, most naturopathic first-aid kits include both the ointment and the oral homeopathic forms of Arnica. For direct use of the plant in treating minor sprains and strains, 2 teaspoons of the dried flower tops can be steeped in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes, and the infusion can be applied in a cold compress to the affected area. This should be repeated each 2 hours in addition to standard first-aid procedures. The infusion lasts a day if refrigerated and a few hours if not; therefore it is best to use a fresh infusion whenever possible. In addition, if available, the oral homeopathic preparation (30x to 200c) should be taken three times daily until the swelling is reduced significantly. A topical ointment can be applied every 2 to 3 hours for this condition in place of the compress.


According to Weiss,[152] Arnica is safe and effective for topical contusions and for stimulating granulation and epithelialization. A tablespoon of tincture is added to 500 ml of water, and the gauze compress is then placed on the wound. This stimulates local circulation and acts on the peripheral vasculature. After granulation has occurred, ointments may be applied.


Toxicity.

Arnica tincture or infusion can be toxic if the concentration is too high. Undiluted tincture should not be used internally or in compress form over an open wound. Vagus nerve inhibition is the primary toxic effect; GI irritation is also noted. Toxic reactions include gastric burning; nausea; vomiting; headache; decreased temperature; dyspnea; cardiovascular collapse; convulsions; motor, sensory, and vagal paralysis; and death.[28]