Arnica Montana: Natural Magic

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May/June 2004
By Nancy Allison 
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Once it’s ready, Frau Gehring uses her arnica tincture to treat everything from her granddaughter Josefa’s bruised knees to her husband’s gardener’s shoulder.

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It seems Herr Gehring must have applied some arnica this morning. He certainly doesn’t have any trouble lifting his beer-pouring arm.

“Noch mal!” he says, pointing the bottle toward my glass. “Ja, Danke schoen!” I reply, and take a long drink. All in the interest of science, of course.

Garden- and beer-lover Nancy Allison travels regularly to Europe to gather stories about plants. She thanks her husband Aleqx for making sure she gets on (and off!) the right trains, and for translating interviews and texts from German to English.

The reference list for this article is extensive. If you would like a copy, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to “Arnica,” Herbs for Health, 1503 SW 42nd St., Topeka, KS 66609; or e-mail us at editor@herbsforhealth.com.

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May 1 – 2 in Ashland, Oregon. The Oregon Herb Conference will feature springtime herb walks and workshops with knowledgeable herbalists and physicians from the Pacific Northwest. An ideal weekend retreat for those wanting to further their knowledge in a serene creekside setting. Continuing Education credits for health professionals. Contact Linnea Wardwell, Herbal Education Services, P.O. Box 3427, Ashland, OR 97520; (800) 252-0688; www.botanicalmedicine.org.

May 4, 11, 18, 25 in Boulder, Colorado. Herbal Medicine with Brigitte Mars. Learn to use diet, herbs and other natural remedies to improve health and vitality. Each class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will feature a different topic. Cost is $350. Pre-register by sending a $50 deposit. Contact Brigitte Mars, 1919 D 19th St., Boulder, CO 80302; (303) 442-4967; www.brigittemars.com.

May 5 – 7 in Baltimore, Maryland. SupplySide East will offer exhibits, seminars dedicated to science and research, and speakers from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, American Herbal Products Association, National Nutritional Foods Association and more. Contact Virgo Publishing, Inc., 3300 N. Central Ave. #2200, Phoenix, AZ 85012; (480) 990-1101; www.supplysideshow.com.

May 8 in Wellesley, Massachusetts. 24th Annual Herb Plant Sale, sponsored by The New England Unit of the Herb Society of America, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Sale will feature more than 200 varieties of herbs, from angelica to yarrow. Contact The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America, P.O. Box 503, Belmont, MA 02478; (617) 484-4841; www.neuhsa.homestead.com.

May 15 in Sarver, Pennsylvania. The 14th Annual May Plant Sale and HerbFest offered by the Herbal Thymes Club from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offering a selection of hundreds of herbs for sale, aromatherapy products, herbal food items and refreshments. Also includes a free lecture by a master gardener. Contact Herbal Thymes Club, P.O. Box 1082, Mars, PA 16046; (724) 625-3865; www.herbalthymesclub.org.

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