Arnica

Part Used

Flowers

Systems

Muscular; skeletal

Actions

Anodyne/analgesic; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; anti-neuralgic; anti-rheumatic; rubefacient; vulnerary

Traditional Uses

*Topical use only. Useful for sprains, bruises, hematomas, edema, fractures, over areas of phlebitis and thrombosis, arthralgia and rheumatic joint pains, and inflamed insect bites. Used as a massage oil to help relieve muscle soreness and tension. Specific for bruises. ^2.