| Botanical Name | Arnica montana L. |
| Botanical family | Asteraceae |
| Origin | the pastures of mountainous regions in Europe |
| Method | |
| Plant part | Flowers |
| Note | |
| Appearance | viscous liquid |
| Color | dark amber |
| Odor | fresh and herbaceous, characteristic of fresh Arnica |
| Biochemical composition of the essential oil | thymohydroqumone dimethyl ether, a “pool” of sesquiterpene lactones from the group of pseudo-guaianolides and their esters, varying in its proportions according to the botanical and geographical origins; the heavy, non-volatile fraction comprises long chain alkanes, C10, C15 and C30 terpenoids, phytosterols, etc. |
| Therapeutic properties | Absolute is indicated for external use as “vulnerary”, due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-ecchymotic and analgesic properties; and to treat bruises and bruises, insect bites, sprains and osteoarthritis pain. The presence of methyl-y-lactones is very often responsible for allergic dermatitis, which limits its use. |
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