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Rev Cubana Plant Med 2013; 18 (2)

Most common uses of Arnica montana

del Puerto HM, Casas IL, Cañete VR

Language: Spanish
References: 45
Page: 315-326
PDF size: 58.57 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Arnica montana is a plant native to Central and Southern Europe of proven effectiveness to relieve posttraumatic pain and other conditions. However, knowledge about this plant and its beneficial effects is scant among health professionals.
Objectives: contribute to the professional development of those involved in alternative treatments by gathering updated information about Arnica montana.
Methods: a search strategy was developed based on the following terms: homeopathy, clinical trial, meta-analysis, systematic review, effectiveness and safety, as combined with Arnica montana. Use was made of the databases MEDLINE and CUMED, as well as the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Specialized Register, limited to articles published from January 2002 to June 2012.
Conclusions: based on the evaluation of the information available, it may be stated that this natural product may be used both safely and effectively to relieve pain and reduce posttraumatic and postsurgical inflammation in humans.


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