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Have bought Arnica for post birth but have bruises from fall and was going to take today - is that ok?

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hobbgoblin Fri 03-Jul-09 13:03:12

Am days off due date (Thurs) so will that be okay? Also they are not strong ones so can I take lots?

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modernart Fri 03-Jul-09 13:04:43

In clinical trials arnica was found to have no effect on bruising. sad

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hobbgoblin Fri 03-Jul-09 13:11:30

Ohhh well that TOTALLY blows my little plan out the water!

Tell me more...everyone takes Arnica for sore bits don't they?!!!!

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modernart Fri 03-Jul-09 14:04:31

I've heard lots of people do use it but I read that it doesn't work in the Guardian last year, I'll try to find it for you

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modernart Fri 03-Jul-09 14:11:17

Guardian article Not last year after all, but still...

wikipedia article to back it up

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news

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