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Arnica (Arnica montana L.)

Family: Compositae

Medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic. Animal studies showed evidence of anti-inflammatory activity. A homeopathic medicine, principally for treating shock, injury and pain. A toxic plant.

Part used medicinally: Flowerhead

Native origin: Central and Northern Europe

Arnica montana L.

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