arnicas
Yellow medicinal daisies
Arnicas are plants of the genus *Arnica*, yellow-flowered members of the daisy family native to mountain regions.
Arnica extract, derived from the flowers, is widely used in homeopathic remedies and topical preparations for treating bruises, muscle soreness, and inflammation: She rubbed arnicas on her sore shoulder after the hike.
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- bruisesDiscolored skin from impact
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- inflammationProtective tissue response
topical · salve · ointment · gel · cream · remedy · soreness · sprains
Uncultivated flowering plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- alpineOf high elevations
- daisySmall white-petaled bloom
- yellowHue between green and orange
petals · rhizome · herbaceous · bloom · meadow · hardy · native · cultivation
Complexion maintenance regimen
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- serumBlood's watery portion
- puffinessMild tissue swelling
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
dark circles · beauty · formulation · ingredient · sensitive skin · redness · facial · cream
homeopathy
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- bruisesDiscolored skin from impact
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
inflammation · topical · salve · ointment · gel · cream · remedy · soreness · sprains · muscle pain
wildflower
Uncultivated flowering plant
yellow · petals · rhizome · herbaceous · bloom · meadow · hardy · native · cultivation · seeds
skincare
Complexion maintenance regimen
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- serumBlood's watery portion
- puffinessMild tissue swelling
dark circles · soothing · beauty · formulation · ingredient · sensitive skin · redness · facial · cream · lotion
arnicasNSAIDs
Over-the-counter pain class
ibuprofen · opioids · corticosteroids · prescription drugs · pharmaceuticals
- arnica gelPlant-based anti-bruise ointment