# Arnica

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Homeopathic Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Arnica montana, Arnica
- **Miasm:** Emotional Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Key Actions: Analgesic (relieves pain), Anti-inflammatory, Wound healer.
Parts Used: Flower.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Cautions: External use only; toxic when.

## Symptoms by System

### Skin
- Arnica Arnica montana Widely used in both herbal and homeopathic medicine, arnica’s vivid yellow flowers make an excellent remedy for aches and pains of all kinds.
- Key InformatIon safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional use ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ research ★ ★ ✩ ✩ best taKen as Lotion, cream, ointment ✓✓✓ dosage Topical cautions External use only; toxic when taken internally.
- Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds.
- See also pp.42–51.
- medicinal uses Part used Flower Key actions Analgesic (relieves pain) • Anti-inflammatory • Wound healer consistency means that it works like the body’s own mucus to reduce discomfort and inflammation.
- other uses The leaf is preferred for urinary tract problems such as mild cystitis.
- The flower soothes the skin and contains high levels of antioxidants.
- injuries Quick and effective in easing bruises, sprains, and sports injuries, arnica’s pain-relieving properties also make it valuable in healing wounds following an operation or dental treatment.
- Flower Key InformatIon safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ traditional use ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ research ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ best taKen as Infusion, decoction ✓✓✓ dosage A (see pp.44–45) cautions None known.
- See also pp.42–51.
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