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Arnica

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Wolf's bane
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Arnica montana

Description: Arnica is a perennial plant with yellow flowers, native to Europe and northest Asia and cultivated in North America. It is from asteraceae family. Its dried flowers and roots are used medicinally.

Topical Uses

  • Bruises RatingRatingRating

    Arnica is a vulnerary; alleviates bruises, pain and other symptoms; reduces inflammation and tenderness. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Minor injuries RatingRatingRating

    Arnica is a vulnerary; alleviates bruises, pain and other symptoms; reduces inflammation and tenderness. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Muscle pain RatingRatingRating

    Arnica alleviates muscle soreness; reduces inflammation, pain and tenderness. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds RatingRatingRating

    Arnica is a vulnerary; alleviates bruises and pain; reduces inflammation; accelerates tissue healing. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Sprains & strains RatingRatingRating

    Arnica is a vulnerary; alleviates pain and other symptoms; reduces inflammation and tenderness; accelerates healing. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Acne RatingRating

    Arnica reduces inflammation. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Athletic performance recovery RatingRating

    Arnica alleviates pain; accelerates recovery. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Arnica is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anodyne RatingRating

    Arnica is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antirheumatic RatingRating

    Arnica is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRating

    Arnica is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use arnica internally except homeopathic remedies. In some people arnica containing topical preparations may produce contact dermatitis. In that case stop using them. Do not use arnica containing topical preparations on broken skin or ulcers.

Available Forms

Arnica is available in extract, gel, cream, ointment, tincture, arnica oil and as a homeopathic remedy.

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