Meaning of ARNICA
| Pronunciation: | | 'ârnuku
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- [n] an ointment used in treating bruises
- [n] any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica
- [n] used especially in treating bruises
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| | See Also: | | Arnica montana, balm, genus Arnica, herb, herbaceous plant, ointment, salve, tincture, unction, unguent | |
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| | Definition: | | \Ar"ni*ca\, n. [Prob. a corruption of ptarmica.] (Bot.)
A genus of plants; also, the most important species ({Arnica
montana}), native of the mountains of Europe, used in
medicine as a narcotic and stimulant.
Note: The tincture of arnica is applied externally as a
remedy for bruises, sprains, etc.
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