Varicocele is a condition that involves the swelling of the testes and scrotum, due to the veins in the area that are enlarged. Men may suffer from a wide range of fertility problems, but most commonly, the problem lies with the quality of the sperm. Varicocele and hydrocele are conditions that will affect the quality and the motility of the sperm. Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy that can reduce the swelling associated with varicocele and improve male fertility.
Arnica Montana
Arnica Montana is a plant that is also known as the wolf’s bane or the mountain tobacco. The plant produces a flower and is toxic, due to the contents of helenalin, which has also medicinal uses. The plant is rare and may be found only in parts of Europe. The flower, stem as well as the seeds can be used in alternative medicine.
Arnica Montana for Varicocele
Arnica Montana dilutions can be employed to reduce the swelling associated with varicocele, especially if the swelling of the veins in the scrotum is caused by an injury in the area. The dilution may also reduce bruising and eliminate pain. Only extracts from the flower, seeds or the stem should be used, as the roots of A. Montana contain thymol, which is a vasodilator and may not be effective in reducing the enlarged veins in a patient with varicocele.
The dilution will be prepared using extracts from the Arnica Montana plant, but other natural ingredients may also be employed, if the patient needs cure for other problems in the system.
The cure will be administered gradually, increasing the dose of the Arnica Montana and other possible ingredients, so as to let the body assimilate the components and get used to the solution. After the patient shows improvement, the dilution’s composition will be changed and the active ingredients will be replaced with a placebo solution that won’t have any side effects. However, the patient should respond to the placebo in the same manner as to the actual dilution.
A homeopathic cure with Arnica Montana for fertility should last between 2 and 6 months and the patient should try conceiving only after the treatment is discontinued.
Dosage and Safety
The helenalin that has benefits for varicocele is also toxic, so it should be given in suitable doses to prevent an overdose. An overdose of A. Montana dilution can cause gastrointestinal problems and even bleeding of the digestive tract. If the plant is touched, it may cause skin irritation.
Other Uses of Arnica Montana
The Arnica Montana has anti-inflammatory and anti tumor effects, due to the helenalin compounds in the plant. Consequently, the plant extracts may be used in conditions such as:
- Arthritis (especially the gels with A. Montana extracts)
- Irritation
- Bruising
- Sprains
The A. Montana roots contain thymol, which can be an effective fungicide and may also be used as a natural preservative for foods.
