17 Standard Treatments for Cardiovascular Diseases

17.1 Arnica Wrap for Heart Ailments

See Arnica (Arnica montana L.), p. 35.

Indications

– Angina (angina pectoris).

– To reduce the strain on the heart in febrile elderly patients.

Contraindications: Allergy to arnica.

Action

– The effects of the drugs are transmitted by nerves and reflexes across Head’s zones, resulting in an increased blood supply and reduction of the cardiac load.

– Clinical practice has shown that arnica compresses are effective in relieving anginal symptoms. Patients report a sensation of heat spreading from the inside out, and an increased perception of the feet. The aromatherapy effect also plays an important role.

Materials

– 1 cup of water, heated to body temperature

– 1 tablespoon of 70% arnica tincture (arnica blossoms and ethanol 70% v/v 1: 10)

– Bowl and tablespoon

– Compress (folded cotton cloth, ca. 15 × 20 cm)

– Flannel or wool sheet somewhat larger than the compress

Procedure

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