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What milligram of Arnica should I use before getting Injectables?

I was in the health food store and there are different numbers on the bottles. example 30 x I want to know the one to get that will be effective. Thank you

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Dr. Leslie Kim, MD, MPH
Dr. Leslie Kim, MD, MPH
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Answered on Mar 21, 2017
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