Family - It is found in many of our roads.
Arnica - it is also
good
for
swellings!
One can easily obtain
Arnica in pharmacies in the form of dyes that can be used, by
external means, in cases of sprains, knocks and
bruises.
11/01/2001. Its
scientific name: Mountain Arnica
Its Family:
Asteraceas
The Arnica is a shrub native
to Mexico. It also goes by the name of Yellow Sunray, for the
big peripheral flowers, solitary and yellow, that are found at
the end of every stem.
Arnica is an perennial plant
that is accustomed to grow wild in high mountains, in
limestone and rocky terrains and even in meadows. This plant
can reach up to 60cm tall, the petals have an elliptical form
and the fruits are dry, fluffy, cylindrical, stretched and
brown in colour. There exist diverse species of this plant,
but all have the yellow flowers and throw off a very pleasant
aroma.
The roots, leaves and
flowers have a great variety of medical properties that can be
used in many ways, for example:
- The leaves can be used to
bring down fevers and also is recommended in the case of any
knocks, bruises and traumatisms in general, although it can
not be applied when there are open wounds or hemorrhages. The
application of the juice in dyes, in the form of poultice, has
an immediate effect that reduces inflammation straight away
and diminishes the pain quickly. Usually, it is prepared with
one part dye for every three of water. However, its prolonged
usage or action can bring about inflammations of the
skin.
- The flowers, in the
infusion, are used to alleviate stomach illnesses and for
cases of gout and arthritis. The infusion id prepared with two
grams of the flower (normally one flower) and is sweetened
with honey. The internal use ought to be done with much
precaution as it can cause shivers, skin rashes, miscarriages,
and nervous shocks.
- The dry and pulverized
root was also used a long time ago to bring about
sneezing.
- Arnica, in homeopathic
globules or dilutions, is used to reduce the effects of
physical trauma caused by operations or by
accidents.
- Also you can grow it as a
plant in the garden!
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