Arnica Montana

Arnica montana is a plant that has been used from the earliest times to heal wounds. From the 16th century, this plant has been used in North America, Germany and Russia because of its anti-inflammatory and soothing. It should not be confused with Arnica chamissonis, which is not an herb, but a decoration.
The active compounds are contained in its volatile oil arnica, carotenoids, flavornoids, and triterpene alcohol. Its roots contain the volatile oil (0.5 to 1.5%), caffeic acid, inulin, thymol, and sucrose.
Arnica has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and decongestion. It also stimulates the formation of granular tissue and thus speed up the healing process. It removes micro-organisms and maintain pathogenic bacteria and fungi to multiply. The flowers of arnica are used to treat the pale skin, sores, bruises and burns. It should be noted that the flowers of Arnica are not harmless because the tincture of arnica can be an irritant when applied topically to the skin or even internally in small doses may cause gastro-enteritis paralysis of central nervous system. Other medicinal uses of the plant concerned the treatment of bruises, dislocations, bacterial infections, skin cancer, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, influenza, viral disease of the lung, cystitis, nephritis, kidney infections the CAD and hypertension, angina pectoris armor, traumatic brain injury, headaches, paresis, semiparesis, insomnia, heart palpitations, nightmares, night terrors, depression moral neurosis , hysteria, etc.
Mixtures of arnica are:
- Dyeing - recommended in cases of trauma, sprains, wounds and applying a compress on the affected area.
- Hydrocarbons;
- Powder;
- Ointments based arnica and black bryony - have the same uses as other products containing arnica. Arnica cream are known for their ability to treat acne.