arnica

arnica Definition

ar·nica (är′ni kə)

noun

any of a number of plants (genus Arnica) of the composite family, bearing bright yellow flowers on long stalks with clusters of leaves at the base
a preparation made from certain of these plants (esp. A. montana or A. cordifolia), once used for treating sprains, bruises, etc.

Etymology: ModL

arnica Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: Nothing but net I've used arnica before for an injury and I have to say that the results were amazing.
find: However, a similar study carried out in Norway in 2003 found that arnica did reduce muscle soreness after marathon running ( 9 ).

Adjective modifier

homeopathic: However, trials of homeopathic arnica have been published.
homeopathic: Most clinical trials focus on the role of homeopathic arnica but more recently the use of topical herbal products has been examined.

Modifies a noun

montana: What works for me is arnica montana, its a homeopathic medication that can be found in any health food store.
tablet: One group was given ' high-potency ' ( 30C ) homeopathic arnica tablets to be taken before the operation and afterward for two weeks.
cream: Bruising Remedies Many parents use arnica cream for bruising of unbroken skin.
tincture: Hausen highlighted 35 references with descriptions of more than 100 cases of contact dermatitis induced by self-medication of arnica tincture.
extract: With antioxidant vitamins A & E, sodium hyaluronate ( a powerful oil-free moisture magnet ) and arnica extract.
6x: Homeopathic: Arnica 6x, Nux Vomica 6x and Hypericum.

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