Research & Articles
The Effect of Arnica 30C on Marathon Runners: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Homeopathic Research: Effectiveness on muscle soreness and cell damage
Effect of Arnica in Marathon Runners
Homeopathy 2003; 92(04): 187-189 | DOI: 10.1016/j.homp.2003.03.001
82 marathon runners from two separate randomised double-blind placebo controlled trials participating in the Oslo Marathon in 1990 and 1995. Five pills of Arnica D30 or placebo were given morning and evening. The runners assessed muscular soreness on a visual analogue scale. Muscle enzymes, electrolytes and creatinine were measured before and after the marathon.
RESULTS:
Muscle soreness immediately after the marathon run was lower in the Arnica group than in the placebo group suggesting that Arnica D30 has a positive effect on muscle soreness. Cell damage measured by enzymes was similar in the Arnica and the placebo group.
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