Arnica

# 🌿 Arnica

**Scientific Name:** Arnica montana
**Botanical Family:** Asteraceae (Daisy family)
**Plant Type:** Flower
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, Arctic Regions

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## 🔹 Description
Arnica is primarily used to reduce bruising, inflammation, and pain.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Anti-inflammatory, Skin healer
– **Temperament:** Warm

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Allergies
– Cough
– Headaches
– Minor Skin Irritations
– Muscle Pain
– Sore Throat

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Ointments and Creams, Poultices
– **Dosage:** Use diluted or as a topical ointment on affected areas

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Short-term topical use for bruises or sprains

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Calendula

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## 🔹 Precautions
Do not apply to broken skin. Avoid ingestion as it can be toxic.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Arnica** (*Arnica montana*): a flower from Europe, Arctic Regions. Properties: Anti-inflammatory, Skin healer. Temperament: Warm. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.