arnica
(noun) an ointment used in treating bruises
arnica
(noun) any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica
arnica
(noun) used especially in treating bruises
Source: WordNet® 3.1
arnica (plural arnicas)
Any of several plants, of the genus Arnica, considered to have medicinal properties, especially Arnica montana.
• Ancira, Arican, Carian, Carina, Ciaran, acinar, carina, crania, narica
Source: Wiktionary
Ar"ni*ca, n. Etym: [Prob. a corruption of ptarmica.] (Bot.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
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