Key Active Components
The compounds behind the effects.
Helenalin
Sesquiterpene lactones
Thymol
Traditionally Used For
Common ailments addressed by this herb.
Bruises
Sprains
Muscle Soreness
Swelling from injury
Arnica
Arnica montana
History & Traditional Use
A mountain plant from Europe, Arnica has been used since the 1500s as a folk remedy for injuries. It was primarily used topically to treat bruises, sprains, and muscle soreness, earning it the name 'Leopard's Bane' or 'Mountain Tobacco.' Its use is almost exclusively external.
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