Arnica

Arnica montana  Family: Compositae

 

Uses:

• Bruises, injury (used externally)

Caution: Do not take internally. Applications are for external use only. Do not apply to skin that is broken.

Dosage: Apply infused oil or liniment externally on skin that is not broken with a clean cloth.

Parts Used: Flower heads

Range: Native to Europe, some species are grown in the US zones 4-9

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes moist, sandy, well drained soil, full sun

Traditional Chinese Medicine Flavors: Poisonous, warm energy

Properties:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Vulnerary
• Stimulant
• Analgesic

Key Constituents: 

• Essential oils
• Sesquiterpene lactones
• Bitter Glycosides
• Alkaloid
• Polyacetylenes
• Flavonoids
• Tannins

Sources:

The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra p88

The New Holistic Herbal, David Hoffmann p176

Herbs An Illustrated Encyclopedia, Kathi Keville p45

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