Arnica cordifolia

Arnica cordifolia
Family:Arnica cordifolia; Antiecchymotic; Antiphlogistic; Nervine; Salve; Sternutatory; Vulnerary.
Common name:Heartleaf arnica
The whole plant is antiecchymotic antiphlogistic nervine sternutatory and vulnerary. When applied intravenously or orally it causes a rise in body temperature. All parts of the plant may be used but the flowers are used in preference to the root. They have a discutient property and a tincture is used as an external application to swellings sprains bruises and wounds. A salve applied to cuts helps to keep down infections.

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