arnica and ashwagandha

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Arnica (Arnica Montana)

Arnica montana, is a European flowering

plant with large yellow head.

Arnica is used in herbal medicine.


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About Arnica

Arnica Montana is endemic to Europe. A.Montana grows in nutrient-poor meadows.

Arnica montana has tall stems, 2060 cm high,

supporting usually a single flower head.

Most of the leaves are in a basal rosette, but one

or two pairs may be found on the stem and are,

unusually for composites, opposite.

The flower heads are yellow, approximately

5 cm in diameter, and appear from May to

August.


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Medicinal Uses of Arnica Arnica has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,

decongestive and antifungal properties. It accelerates the healing process and eliminates micro-

organisms and keeps bacteria and pathogenic funguses

from multiplying.

The arnica flowers are used for treating the pale faceskin complexion, wounds, bruises and burns.

Other medicinal uses of this herb involve the treatment

of bruises, dislocations, bacterial infections, skin cancer,

bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, flu, lung virosis, cystitis,

nephritis, kidney infections, coronary insufficiencies,

hypertension, breastplate angina, cerebral trauma,

headaches, paresis, semiparesis, insomnia, heart

palpitations, neurosis, hysteria etc.


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Harmful Effects of Arnica The arnica flowers are not harmless.

However, the arnica tincture can be an irritantwhen applied on skin, and if taken internally in

small doses can provoke gastro-enteritis or the

paralysis of central nerve system.

Irritation inside the mouth may occur when

arnica is used as a mouthwash.

Very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.


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Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Withania Somnifera, ( Ashwagandha meaning

Horses smell), is a plant in the Solanaceae ornightshade family.

Several other species in the genus Withania are

there .

It is used as a herb in Ayurvedic. The herbal rootextract has been traditionally used as a tonic


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About Ashwagandha

It grows as a short shrub with a central stem from

which branches extend radically in a star pattern and

covered with a dense matter of wooly hairs.

The flowers are small and green, while the ripe fruit is

orange-red and has milk-coagulating properties.

The plant's long, brown, tuberous roots are mainly

used for medicinal purposes.

It is cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan,

and Nepal .

It is kharif crop grown 1500 meters above sea level.


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Medicinal Uses of Ashwagandha In Ayurveda, the berries and leaves of Ashwagandha are

also applied to tumors, tubercular glands, carbuncles, and

ulcers.

It helps to reduce anxiety and help to cope with daily stress.

Helps reduce pain and swelling.

Prevent effect of aging. Also used for fertility problems.


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Harmful Effects of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha doesn't cause side effects whentaken as directed.

However, large doses ofashwagandha may

irritate intestinal tract, stimulating the frequent

production of loose bowel movements. This may

contribute to abdominal cramping, bloating or

discomfort.

Dehydration may occur as a consequence of

chronic diarrhea.


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Conclusions

Ashwagandha and Arnica are important

herb that are widely used in Ayurvedic and

Homeopathic treatment. they are free from serious side effects.

More clinical research needs to be

conducted on them to make them

more effective and widely used.

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