Arnica Raise Blood Pressure?

Although Arnica may raise blood pressure in some we have not noticed a difference in the majority of our patients. We also use a clonidine patch to minimize this from happening. Many of our patients benefit from Arnica and Bromelain preoperatively

Arnica probably has no effect on blood pressure but there is no scientific evidence that it has anything to do with bruising or wound healing. If you have any concerns don't take it.

If you are taking about 30C dilution of arnica to be taken by mouth, it cannot hurt or help you. This is diluted to 1 part Arnica to 1x10 to 60 power parts water (yes, 1 with 60 zeros). So no actual arnica can be found in an "Arnica" pill. It is just a sugar pill and placebo effect. Check out the research on Homeopathy and how it is supposed to work. Most scientists find it absurd. Enough people seem to believe in it though, that it is a multi billion dollar industry!

I have not seen Arnica lead to an elevated blood pressure, but I would discuss your question with your surgeon so that a decision can be made in regards to whether you should use Arnica or not.  Your specific surgeon should make the decision since he or she will be caring for you during your surgery and after.  

It is very important to make sure blood pressures under good control prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. We do not use arnica  because we believe it simply doesn't help.