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arnica

Arnica

Arnica montana

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Flower

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Anti-inflammatory. Sensitive and/or irritated skins. Slows down hair growth. Blood flow activator.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Central and Southern Europe, Central Asia and North America

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Wound healing. Relieves bruises and hematomas.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Ointments prepared with arnica were habitually used to heal the wounds of gladiators in the Roman circus.