Scientific name
Arnica montana L
Family
Asteraceae (Compositae)Origin
Europe
Parts Used
The flower is used in phytotherapy.Chemical constituents
- 0.2-0.8% sesquiterpene lactones;
- Elenalina and its esters;
- Polyphenols;
- Flavonoids (isoquercetin);
- Tannins;
- Coumarins;
- Polyacetylenes;
- Xanthophylls;
- Cinnamic acid;
- Essential oil;
- Terpenes.
Arnica in Herbalist: Property of Arnica
Arnica has mainly anti-inflammatory properties, exclusively for topical use (applied directly to the skin of the diseased part).
It is therefore used in traumatology in case of post-traumatic edema (fractures, sprains, bruises, contusions, compressions, hematomas, muscle tears, fracture edema), arthralgia and rheumatic joint disorders, joint effusions and non-ulcerative phlebitis.
Arnica is widely used in the formulation of products for sports massage and patches with antirheumatic action.
