Is Arnica safe during pregnancy?
Bruise gel ingredient. Don't take arnica by mouth; topical use is usually considered OK while breastfeeding but unstudied in pregnancy.
What the sources say
LactMed says oral botanical arnica should be avoided because of its toxic components (one breastfed baby likely developed hemolytic anemia after the mother drank arnica tea), but homeopathic and topical arnica are usually safe during breastfeeding; don't use it on broken skin, and it can cause allergy in people sensitive to daisy-family plants. No pregnancy guidance was found, so ask your clinician.
Also listed as
arnica gel, arnica montana, arnica montana (arnica) flower extract, arnica montana flower extract, arnica oil
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.