Tinctura arnicae

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 14.01.2024

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Arnica tincture; Arnica tincture (DAB9; ÖAB90); Ph.Helv.7

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Extract from arnica flowers(Arnicae flos). It is prepared from 1 part arnica flowers and 10 parts 70% ethanol. For the indications see below. Arnica flowers (Arnicae flos).
Ingredients see below. Arnicae flos

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Externally (as compresses, solutions, creams): Different dilutions are always recommended (Note: undiluted Tinctura arnicae may cause bullous contact dermatitis).
Internal (formerly Expectorans and Analepticum): internal application is not recommended. Gastrointestinal and cardiac complications

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External: Tinctura arnicae can be used as an embrocation or compress for blunt traumas, bruises, muscle and joint pain, insect bites, thrombophlebitis, chronic venous insufficiency.

It is not recommended to use on open wounds. Furthermore, arnica tincture in a 10% aqueous dilution is recommended for aphthae and non-specific periodontitis.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Contact allergy (as with other Asteraceae), in higher concentrations also toxic contact dermatitis.

Recipe(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Formulations
:10% Arnica cream (max. concentration 25%)

  • Tinctura arnicae 5,0
  • Unguentum emulsificans aquosum ad 50,0
  • S: 10% Arnica cream for external use.
  • Internal: internal applications are not recommended

Aqueous envelope (3-10%
)1 part Tinctura arnicae/ 3 - 10 parts water

Mouth rinses (10%
)1 part Tinctura arnicae/ 10 parts water

Arnica oil (10-20%)

  • Tinctura arnicae 5,0/10,0
  • Oleum amygdalarum ad 50,0
  • S: 10%/20% Arnica oil (almond oil) for external use

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Last updated on: 14.01.2024