Latin (botanical) name: Arnica Montana

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

Plant Description: Arnica is a perennial that is most commonly found in the mountainous regions of Canada, the northern United States and Europe. In some parts of Europe, it is protected. Arnica blooms in July and produces a bright yellow daisy-like flower. Its stalk sometimes grows as tall as 2 feet high, and its leaves form the shape of a flat rosette. Each plant may have as many as nine blooms. The bloom of this plant has been used for hundreds of years, and is still very popular in Germany.

Use: Make a tea by pouring approximately 2 cups of boiling water over 2 heaped tsp of herb. Let steep for 3-5 minutes. In general, sip a cup before breakfast, and another 2 hours after dinner

Cautions & Interactions: Do not take during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.