Species (Family)
Arnica montana L. (Asteraceae/Compositae) Arnica Chamissonis Less. ssp. folisa (Nutt.) Maguire also allowed in German Pharmacopoeia.
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Synonyms(s)
Leopard's Bane, Mountain Tobacco, Wolf's Bane
Part(s) Used
Flower
Food Use
Arnica is listed by the Council of Eruope as a natural source of food flavouring (category N2). This category indicates that arnica can be added to foodstuffs in small quantities, with a possible limitation of an active principle (as yet unspecified) in the final product. In the USA, arnica is listed by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) as an 'unsafe herb', and is only approved for food use in alcoholic beverages.
Herbal User
Arnica is stated to possess topical counter-iirritant properties. It has been used for unbroken chilblains, alopecia neurotica, insect bites, gingivitis, aphtohous ulcers, rheumatoid complaints and specifically for sprains and bruises.
German Commission E approved external use for injuires and consequences of accidents, e.g. haematoma, dislocation, contusions, oedema due to fracture, rheumatiod muscle and joint pains, inflammation of oral and throat region, furuncolosis, inflammation caused by insect bites and superficial phlebitis.
Arnica is mainly used in homeopathic preparations; it is used to a lesser extent in herbal products.
Dosage
Tincture of arnica flower (BPC 1949) 2-4 mL for external application only.
Preparations Ointments, creams, gels, compresses made with 5-25% v/v tinctures, 5-25% v/v fluid extract, diluted tinctures or fluid extract (1:3- 1:10), decoctions 2.0g drug/100mL water.
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