Arnica
Arnica montana
A mountain daisy used TOPICALLY (gel/cream) for bruises, sprains, and muscle soreness, with reasonable evidence.
Traditional use (european-folk): A mountain daisy used TOPICALLY (gel/cream) for bruises, sprains, and muscle soreness, with reasonable evidence.
A mountain daisy used TOPICALLY (gel/cream) for bruises, sprains, and muscle soreness, with reasonable evidence.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Topical gel/cream on intact skin
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- TOPICAL on intact skin only; internal use of the herb is toxic (heart/GI). Homeopathic dilutions are different.
- Internal use of the herb
- Broken skin
- Daisy allergy
TOPICAL on intact skin only; internal use of the herb is toxic (heart/GI). Homeopathic dilutions are different.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.