What is Arnica Montana or Arnica?

Botanical Name: Arnica montana L.

Common names: Mountain Tobacco, Leopard’s Bane, Wolf’s Bane, Arnica, Mountain Arnica

Arnica Montana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family.

Arnica Montana has been traditionally used to treat various conditions such as bruises, sprains, osteoarthritis, muscle and joint pain, inflammation, and swelling.