Efficacy of homeopathic arnica : A systematic review of placebo-controlled clinical trials

Author(s): Ernst, E., Pittler, M. H.

Journal/Book: Arch Surg. 1998; 133(11): 1187-1190.

Abstract: Background: The efficacy of homeopathic remedies has remained controversial. The homeopathic remedy most frequently studied in placebo-controlled clinical trials is Arnica montana. Objective: To systematically review the clinical efficacy of homeopathic arnica. Materials and Methods: Computerized literature searches were performed to retrieve all placebo-controlled studies on the subject. The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CISCOM, and the Cochrane Library. Data were extracted in a predefined, standardized fashion independently by both authors. There were no restrictions on the language of publications. hic arnica is more efficacious than placebo. Conclusion: The claim that homeopathic arnica is efficacious beyond a placebo effect is not supported by rigorous clinical trials.

Keyword(s): hom. cr. rect. rev. surg. arnica

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