Nature-Yard Cream with Arnica is a useful addition to any first-aid collection. Arnica extract has anti-inflammatory and analgesic action. It may be used to help relieve pain, discomfort & swelling from injuries including bruises, sprains, strains and pulled muscles and to ease muscular and rheumatic pain, arthritis & stiff joints . Arnica can also be used on chilblains but it should not be applied if the skin is broken as it may cause irritation. The cream absorbs quickly and leaves no residue. It is thought that Arnica works by stimulating the activity of white blood cells which process congested blood, and by dispersing trapped fluids from joints and muscles and bumped and bruised tissue, while its anti-inflammatory and analgesic action helps to reduce pain and swelling. Recent trials on teams of rugby players compared the effectiveness of different bruising treatments, including antioxidant injections, sports compresses, painkillers, vitamin K & Arnica Creams. In virtually all cases, Arnica Cream was the favoured option for its effectiveness in treating bruises and swelling. HOW TO USE: Apply once or twice a day on cleansed skin. Country of Manufacture: Germany