Arnica
- What other names is Arnica known by?
- What is Arnica?
- How does Arnica work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Are there any interactions with medications?
- Dosing considerations for Arnica.
What other names is Arnica known by?
Arnica cordifolia, Arnica des Montagnes, Arnica Flos, Arnica Flower, Arnica fulgens, Arnica latifolia, Arnica montana, Arnica sororia, Arnikabluten, Bergwohlverieih, Doronic d'Allemagne, Fleurs d'Arnica, Herbe aux Chutes, Herbe aux Prêcheurs, Kraftwurz, Leopard's Bane, Mountain Tobacco, Plantin des Alpes, Quinquina des Pauvres, Souci des Alpes, Tabac des Savoyards, Tabac des Vosges, Wolf's Bane, Wundkraut.What is Arnica?
The flower of arnica is used to make medicine.Possibly Ineffective for...
- Reducing pain, swelling, and complications of wisdom tooth removal.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Bruises, aches, sprains, insect bites, and sore throats.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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