arnica
Americannoun
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any composite plant of the genus Arnica, having opposite leaves and yellow flower heads.
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a tincture of the flowers of A. montana, of Europe, and other species of Arnica, formerly used as an external application in sprains and bruises.
noun
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any N temperate or arctic plant of the genus Arnica, typically having yellow flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)
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the tincture of the dried flower heads of any of these plants, esp A. montana, used in treating bruises
Etymology
Origin of arnica
1745–55; < New Latin < ?
Example Sentences
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He found that several species — yarrow, tall bluebells, and arnica — tended to thrive in them.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2022
A: Traditionally, both comfrey and arnica have been used as topical medicines for pain or bruising.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2022
A quick jog down the slope through a field of arnica blossoms and pink Daphne, past a group of horses grazing in the wind-washed fields below, brought me to my next hut.
From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022
Once cleared of tree cover, the valley floor came to life with fireweed, arnica, paintbrush and multiple other varieties of wildflowers.
From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2020
“Poultice. With arnica for the bruising and comfrey for the broken bone.”
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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