ARNICA

[Rik Wallin]

ARNICA

Other Names: LEOPARD'S BANE MOUNTAIN TOBACCO WOLF'S
BANE MOUNTAIN DAISY
Species: ARNICA MONTANA
Family: COMPOSITE Origin: MEXICO
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PART COMMONLY USED: DRIED FLOWERS, EXTRACT
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DESCRIPTION:
As a salve or liniment, Arnica is effective
against pain or swelling, but nowadays is most-
ly seen in the garden. A central nervous
system depressant. Also called Heartleaf and
Flores Arnicae. Promotes circulation.
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Symptoms Treated:
FROSTBITE
SPORTS INJURY
SWOLLEN JOINTS
BRUISE
HAIR LOSS
ALOPECIA
ANEMIA
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Essential Properties:
SESQUITERPENELACTONE
THYMOL
ARNICIN
CAROTENOIDS
CHOLINE
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Classifications:
MAGIC
IMMUNOSTIMULANT
DEPRESSANT
EXPECTORANT
ANTIBACTERIAL
HOMEOPATHIC
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Magical Use:
Some Amerindian tribes considered Arnica
an important plant for shamans; commonly
burned with other plants to bring visions.
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Aromatherapy Notations:
Not Available.
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Foreign Usage:
US: FDA lists this substance as an irritant of the
heart and vascular systems; do not use in food.

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CAUTIONS / WARNINGS:
Not for internal use; may have detrimental cardiac effects.
Also never apply to broken skin. Do not use during pregnancy,
or if you have diabetes. External application is safe.
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FDA Notes: Dangerous
RDA:

Described in Bach Flower Remedy Guide:
Not Available.
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Known in other languages as:
CHINESE:
FRENCH: Fleurs d'Arnique
SPANISH: Flor de Arnica
MAYAN:
INDIAN:
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SUGGESTED APPLICATION:
Best to buy a prepared salve; or else soak 1/2 tsp
in 1/2 pint water; wash the area. Add Witch Hazel and/or
Comfrey. Tincture: 15-30 drops. Powder: 1-2 grains.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Khan, Ndaalio, Nkuynya, Wevers, Sawhney: 1980; Planta Med Suppl
40:91-97.
Kholkute, Udupa. 1976. Screening of indigenous medicinal plants for
antifertility potentiality. Planta Med 29:151-155.
A.W. Forst: Naunyn-Schmiedebergs Archiv fur experimentelle Patholgoe und
Pharmakolgie 201:242-260,1943.
W. Werner: Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung 121:199,1981