Arnica Montana: Medicinal Properties, Uses & Benefits

Arnica montana (mountain daisy, wolf's bane) is a flowering plant used topically for centuries.

Key Active Compounds

• Sesquiterpene lactones (helenalin, dihydrohelenalin): anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial.
• Flavonoids (quercetin, luteolin): antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.
• Triterpenes (arnidiol, faradiol): anti-inflammatory, wound-healing.
• Essential oils (thymol, borneol): antimicrobial, analgesic.
• Coumarins (esculetin): anticoagulant, improve circulation.
• Carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein): antioxidant.

Uses (Topical Only)

• Bruises, sprains, muscle soreness.
• Osteoarthritis pain.
• Superficial wound healing.

Critical Warning

DO NOT INGEST. Internal use causes severe toxicity: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, cardiac arrest. Use only on unbroken skin; avoid eyes/mucous membranes.