Common Name:

Arnica

Botanical Name:

Arnica montana

Short Description:

Arnica is a potent topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic herb used to reduce bruising, swelling, and pain from trauma, sprains, and muscle soreness. It improves local circulation and speeds tissue recovery.

🌿 Looking for botanical support for bumps, bruises, and muscle soreness? Our Bumps & Bruises formula and Rescue & Repair Everything Salve are crafted with anti-inflammatory and vulnerary botanicals that share arnica's remarkable tissue-healing tradition.

Parts Used:

Flowers (topical use only)

Actions:

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, vulnerary, circulatory stimulant

Energetics:

Warming, stimulating

Body Systems:

Musculoskeletal, circulatory (topical)

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Supports recovery from shock, trauma, and sudden change. Arnica helps the body and spirit integrate difficult experiences and return to a state of wholeness and ease.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Sun
Dosha: Balances Vata and Kapha

Safety Notes:

For external use only — toxic if taken internally (except in homeopathic preparations). Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds. Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants. Dilute in a carrier oil before use.

🛒 Shop Related Products

If arnica's anti-inflammatory and tissue-healing properties resonate with you, these products from our apothecary are a powerful complement:

• Bumps & Bruises — A targeted botanical formula to soothe bumps, bruises, and minor injuries and support faster tissue recovery.
• Rescue & Repair Everything Salve — A multi-purpose healing salve with anti-inflammatory botanicals for muscle soreness, skin repair, and everyday healing.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.