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European arnica

• Arnica
  Common Name(s)
  arnica, European arnica, leopard's bane, mountain tobacco, arnica flower
  Scientific Name(s)
  Arnica montana L. (Asteraceae, Compositae)
  How is Arnica usually used?
  Arnica is extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingrediented from flowers. It is applied topicallytopicallyto be applied on the skin as decoctiondecoctionthe process of boiling plant parts in water and straining the liquid for medicine, tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution, or ointment.
• decoction: 2 g of herb per 100 mL water
  tincture: (poulticepoulticea topical paste spread on a dressing and applied to the skin) 3 to 10 times dilution with water
  ointment: not more than 25% tincture
  "arnica oil": extract of 1 part herb:5 parts fatty oil
  ointment: not more than 15% "arnica oil"
  For prolonged use, consult a health care provider.
• What is Arnica used for?
  Arnica is traditionally used to soothe sore muscles and inflammation due to sprains, bruises, and wounds.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Cautions and warnings: Discontinue if hypersensitivityhypersensitivityan exaggerated response to a substance or agent occurs such as edematous dermatitisdermatitisinflamed skin or skin rash and eczema.