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Arnica montana L. - syn. Senecio arnica E. H. L. Krause - Asteraceae
European arnica, mountain tobacco, Leopard's Bane, Wolf's Bane, Arnika, Berg-Wohlverleih, Engelkraut, Fallkraut, Wundkraut
Upright rhizomatous perennial, up to 50cm high, native to Europe, also cultivated; stem simple, pubescent stem; basal rosette of ovate, hairy leaves; the stem bears only 1-2 pairs of smaller leaves; terminal flowerheads up to 6cm across, with golden-yellow three-toothed rays.
Flower heads (Arnicae flos), and tinctures, volatile oil, extracts (CO2 eg.) thereof are traditionally used to treat bruises, haematomas, sprains, burns (including sunburnes), diaper rashes. Externally applied as anti-inflammatory, wound-healing ointment, liniment or mouth wash (not to be ingested). Internal use may cause abortion, allergic reactions, contact with eyes and open wounds should be avoided.
The North American species Arnica chamissonis is another source of Arnica flowers.
[Medicinal Plants of the World. Ben-Erik Van Wyk and Michael Wink, Pretoria 2004, 53]
Arnica montana L., Dietrich, A.G., Flora regni borussici, vol.9 t.608 (1841)
http://plantgenera.org/species.php?id_species=89894