Arnica
Arnica montana, family Asteraceae. Part discussed: Flower.
Identity
- Common name
- Arnica
- Botanical name
- Arnica montana
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Part or material
- Flower
- Classification
- Botanical
- Educational category
- Recovery and Movement
About
Arnica montana L., Asteraceae, flower (flos).
Forms and distinctions
Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.
Topical scope only; solvent-extracted liquid extract in semi-solid or liquid forms applied to the skin. Combination products are out of scope.
Safety considerations
Allergic reactions have been reported, including itching, redness of the skin and eczema, frequency unknown. Regulator conclusions restrict use to adults and adolescents from age 12.
Part of this record is still being confirmed with its issuing authority. What is published is what the sources carry, and nothing more.
References
The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.
- EMA HMPC Arnicae flos · European Medicines Agency, herbal medicine monograph
This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.