mountain arnica

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Bright yellow Arnica montana flowers with daisy-like petals and orange centers growing among green leaves.

mountain arnica

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Also known as: Arnica montana

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…of the most important species, mountain arnica (Arnica montana), is a perennial herb of northern and central European highlands. It yields an essential oil formerly used in treating bruises and sprains and is often grown as a garden ornamental. Narrowleaf arnica (A. angustifolia) of Arctic Asia and America has orange-yellow…
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…of the most important species, mountain arnica (Arnica montana), is a perennial herb of northern and central European highlands. It yields an essential oil formerly used in treating bruises and sprains and is often grown as a garden ornamental. Narrowleaf arnica (A. angustifolia) of Arctic Asia and America has orange-yellow…
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