Homeopathic remedies come in different forms – pellets, tablets, liquid and topical applications like gels, creams and lotions. Most of the remedies are taken orally but the following two homeopathic remedies are very useful when applied topically – Arnica Montana and Calendula. What is the difference between those two popular remedies?

Arnica Montana is one of everybody’s favorites, it has so many applications. Arnica is one of those remedies that each of us has to use once in a while because each of us might get a trauma or injury or some kind. It is also very easy to demonstrate homeopathy in action by using Arnica, just put some Arnica gel on your bruise and it will go away much faster than usual. You can also put it on right away after trauma to the soft tissue and the bruise might never even appear. Sore muscles, sprains, bruises, surgical trauma, pain or soreness after labor and delivery, all can be helped by little pellets of Arnica. Arnica is used topically for pain, sprains, arthritic pain, overworked muscles and bruises. It is important to note that practitioners usually do not recommend using Arnica topically on open skin, only on the skin that is intact.

Calendula is another remedy that we use for trauma where there are cuts, scrapes, incisions or burns. Calendula lotion can be used topically to soothe many skin conditions. Use Calendula gel for mild burns, cuts, scrapes and Calendula cream or lotion for mild Sun burns. Calendula gel can be applied topically on open skin where the cut or scrape has been cleaned well.

If you have tried 2-4 topical applications of a homeopathic remedy and you do not see expected results, call your practitioner for a more specific remedy suggestions.

Heal fast with those two amazing remedies!