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1. (n.) arnica
any composite plant of the genus Arnica, having opposite leaves and yellow flower heads.
Etymology: (1745–55; < NL)
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1. (noun) arnica
used especially in treating bruises
2. (noun) arnica
any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica
3. (noun) arnica
an ointment used in treating bruises
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1. (noun) arnica
a genus of plants; also, the most important species (Arnica montana), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant
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1. arnica
A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. The dried flower heads of Arnica montana are used externally as a counterirritant and tincture for sprains and bruises, either as crude extract or in homeopathic dilution (HOMEOPATHY). Arnica contains volatile oils (OILS, VOLATILE), arnicin, arnisterol, FLAVONOIDS; TANNINS; and resin. The common name of Wolf's Bane is similar to the common name for ACONITUM.
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