Arnica montana
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntioxidantVulnerary (wound healing)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Arthritis / joint painGood
- Back painGood
- BruisingGood
- HeadacheGood
- Inflammation (general)Good
- Muscle sorenessGood
- Pain (general)Good
- Skin irritationGood
- Swelling / fluid retentionGood
- Infection (general)Traditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
ReviewEffectiveness and safety of Arnica montana in post-surgical setting, pain and inflammation (2016)
PreclinicalAnti-inflammatory activities of Arnica montana planta tota versus flower extracts: analytical, in vitro and in vivo mouse paw oedema model studies (2023)
PreclinicalAnti-inflammatory effects of Arnica montana (mother tincture and homeopathic dilutions) in various cell models (2023)
PreclinicalArnica montana L. associated with microcurrent accelerates the dermis reorganisation of skin lesions (2023)
PreclinicalArnica montana L. supercritical extraction optimization for antibiotic and anticancer activity (2022)
All 15 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.