ARNICA MONTANA
\ˈɑːnɪkə mɒntˈanə], \ˈɑːnɪkə mɒntˈanə], \ˈɑː_n_ɪ_k_ə m_ɒ_n_t_ˈa_n_ə]\
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herb of pasture and open woodland throughout most of Europe and western Asia having orange-yellow daisylike flower heads that when dried are used as a stimulant and to treat bruises and swellings
By Princeton University
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herb of pasture and open woodland throughout most of Europe and western Asia having orange-yellow daisylike flower heads that when dried are used as a stimulant and to treat bruises and swellings
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Genus of composite-flowered plants in the family ASTERACEAE. The dried flower heads of Arnica montana are used externally as a counterirritant and tincture for sprains and bruises. Arnica contains volatile oils (OILS, VOLATILE), arnicin, arnisterol, FLAVONOIDS, TANNINS, and resin.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The plant and flowers (Arnica, Ph. U. S.) are considered, or have been considered, narcotic, stimulant, emmenagogue, &c.; and, as such, have been given in amaurosis, paralysis, all nervous affections, rheumatism, gout, chlorosis, &c. Dose, gr. v to x, in powder. In large doses it is deleterious.
By Robley Dunglison
