Delmonte S, Brusati C, Parodi A, et al. Leukemia-related Sweet's syndrome elicited by pathergy to Arnica. Dermatology 1998;197:195-96. View abstract. Vegan lip balms don’t have to be boring either. You can still add a lovely tint to them by using dried raspberry, clay or beetroot powder to create a hint of blush. Hausen BM. The sensitizing capacity of Compositae plants. III. Test results and cross-reactions in Compositae-sensitive patients. Dermatologica 1979;159:1-11. View abstract. Tveiten D, Bruset S, Borchgrevink CF, et al. Effects of the homoeopathic remedy Arnica D 30 on marathon runners: a randomized, double-blind study during the 1995 Oslo marathon. Comp Ther Med 1998;6:71-74.

To make a vegan lip balm, you will need to substitute beeswax for a plant-based wax such as soy, carnauba or candelilla wax. Venkatramani DV, Goel S, Ratra V, et al. Toxic optic neuropathy following ingestion of homeopathic medication Arnica-30. Cutan.Ocul.Toxicol. 2013;32:95-97. View abstract. You’re allergic to plants in the Asteraceae and Compositae families. If you’re allergic to ragweed, sunflowers, marigolds, chrysanthemums or daisies, there’s a good chance you’re allergic to arnica, too.Ernst, E. and Pittler, M. H. Efficacy of homeopathic arnica: a systematic review of placebo-controlled clinical trials. Arch.Surg. 1998;133(11):1187-1190. View abstract. Arnica is a perennial, herbaceous plant with yellow or orange flowers that’s native to North America and most of Europe, with some species growing in India, Far East Russia and Japan. It’s been a player in traditional herbal medicine for centuries — particularly the Arnica montana species, which grows in Europe. That’s the species you’re most likely to encounter in commercial products. Raschka, C and Trostel Y. [Effect of a homeopathic arnica preparation (D4) on delayed onset muscle soreness. Placebo-controlled crossover study]. MMW Fortschr Med 7-20-2006;148:35. View abstract.

But no matter what you do, your experience is likely to differ from other peoples’ because pain isn’t static or standard.Kos, O., Lindenmeyer, M. T., Tubaro, A., Sosa, S., and Merfort, I. New sesquiterpene lactones from Arnica tincture prepared from fresh flowerheads of Arnica montana. Planta Med 2005;71(11):1044-1052. View abstract. There are many different ways to prepare arnica, but they aren’t created equal. Topical preparations are far and away the best and safest way to use the herb.

Oils such as carrot seed can offer a small amount of skin protection, vitamin E helps with healthy-aging, chamomile soothes, and almond oil replenishes moisture. Tuten C and McClung J. Reducing muscle soreness with Arnica montana: Is it effective? Alternative and Complementary Therapies 1999;5:369-72.Widrig R, Suter A, Saller R, et al. Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study. Rheumatol.Int 2007;27:585-591. View abstract. Including your essential oils at this point will give them a great scent and flavour but will also help to make your lips healthier and better protected. Run your tongue across your lips right now and see how they feel. Are they soft, smooth and beautiful?