Arnica (montana)

The Arnica flower is believed to have originated in Europe, specifically in high-elevation mountainous areas, where it can take in large amounts of sunlight.

Kingdom - Plantae
Clade 1 - Angiosperms
Clade 2 - Eudicots
Clade 3 - Asterids
Order - Asterales
Family - Asteraceae
Genus - Arnica
Species - A. Montana

Description

Arnica montana has a aromatic fragrances that can be found in the stems, leaves as well as the yellow daisy like flowers.

Plant

Height - (0-2') feet

Width - (0-6") inches

Leaf

Length - (0-4") inches

Width - (0-2") inches

Flower

Diameter - (2") inches

Distribution & Habitat

Arnica can be found across most of Europe and in North America, typically grows in nutrient-poor siliceous meadows or clay soils. Arnica montana prefers to grow at higher elevations in full sun to partial shade.

Soil Type

Nutrient poor acidic soils

PH

Acidic

Sun Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Elevation

3000m (9,800 ft)

Medicinal Benefits

Historically Arnica has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Some of the traditional uses for the plant are to treat bruises, sprains, swelling, pain relief, and arthritis.

Other uses of Arnica

Bruising

Arnica is the #1 homeopathic treatment for bruises.

Pain Relief (muscle pain, sore muscles, joint soreness,

Arnica is recommended by experts for pain. (1)

Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain

Massage therapist use Arnica oil to relieve sore muscles. (1)

Healing

Arnica stimulates your body’s natural healing process, facilitating blood flow through the area, which helps to alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and reabsorb bruising.

Minor Arthritis Pain

Multiple studies have shown that Arnica offers relief from arthritis pain. (2)

Swelling

The body’s natural response to injury is to swell up, sending increased blood flow to the area with plenty of white blood cells to start repairing the damage. (3)