[[File:Arnica montana3.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Arnica Montana]]<br>See also : [[Arnica Montana]] (Homeopathy)<br>Other Names: Arnica cordifolia, Arnica des Montagnes, Arnica Flos, Arnica Flower, Arnica fulgens, Arnica latifolia, Arnica montana, Arnica sororia, Arnikabluten, Bergwohlverieih, Doronic d’Allemagne, Fleurs d'Arnica, Herbe aux Chutes, Herbe aux Prêcheurs, Kraftwurz, Leopard's Bane, Mountain Tobacco, Plantin des Alpes, Quinquina des Pauvres, Souci des Alpes, Tabac des Savoyards, Tabac des Vosges, Wolf's Bane, Wundkraut.<br>[[File:Arnica montana3.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Arnica Montana]]<br>
Arnica is a plant genus of about 30 perennials belonging to the Asteraceae, commonly referred to as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family.One of its species, Arnica montana, has been used as a natural healing herb for centuries. Montana refers to this daisy-like species growing habitat in the mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere, primarily Europe.
==Special Precautions of Arnica==
*Surgery: Arnica might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
* Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with arnica.
==The Health benefits and uses of Arnica are==
Arnica has been used to help the healing of many conditions:
Sixty-nine patients (87%) rated the tolerability of the gel as "good" or "fairly good," and 76% would use it again. Topical application of Arnica montana gel for 6 weeks was a safe, well-tolerated, and effective treatment of mild to moderate OA of the knee.
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