Latin name: Arnica montana .
Other Names: Arnica, Leopard's bane, mountain tobacco, mountain arnica, common arnica, wolfsbane
Parts Used: flowers, rootstock

Description :
The leaves form a flat rosette, from the centre of which rises a flower stalk, 1 to 2 feet high, bearing orange-yellow flowers. The rhizome is dark brown, cylindrical, usually curved, and bears brittle wiry rootlets on the under surface A perennial that grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet. It is generally found in the mountainous parts. The basal leaves are oblong-ovate and short-petioled. The upper leaves are smaller and sessile. The flowers appear from June to August...

Diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, stimulant, vulnerary Reduce pain and swellingDiaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, stimulant, vulnerary. Promotes the healing of wounds, bruises, and irritation. Caution: Use only very diluted tincture externally as it can cause inflammation and blistering when applied. Arnica is also used sometimes to relieve abdominal pains, when used as a poultice. Use professionally prepared remedies whenever possible. Do not take without the supervision of a doctor.

Do not use internally or externally. Internal use may cause great pain or even death; external use may irritate the skin..

Actions: Topically: analgesic, antiarthritic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, counterirritant, hemostatic, vulnerary, Internally: abortifacient, antihyperlipemic, antihypertensive, bradycardic, cardiotonic, cholagogue, discutient, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, parasympathomimetic, poison, respiratory stimulant, sternutatory, tonic, uterine vasodilator

Traditional uses: Topically: acne, arthralgia, arthritis, bone spur, bruise, corns, dislocations, edema associated with broken bone, furuncle, hair loss, heel spurs, hematoma, inflammation, insect bites, rheumatic myalgia, sprain, stomatitis, surface phlebitis, thrombosis, unbroken chilblain, Internally: hyperlipemia, hypertension, tachycardia