Arnica montana, Mountain Arnica

Arnica montana, Mountain Arnica

Arnica montana

Arnica, Mountain

sorts and variety
Selected wild origin
rich in flowers
drugs

flowers (Arnicae flos)

most important active substances

sesquiterpene lactones of the pseudo-guaianolid-type,particulary esters of the helenaline; volatile oil (0,2-0,35 %), flavonoids, polyynes, hydroxycumarins

most important usages

traumatic oedema, haematoma, distorsions, contusions, rheumatic muscle and joint problems,

Recommendations for Cultivation

Weight per Thousand Seed Grains: 1,3 g

Demand for plantation: may 9 plants /m²

Distance between the rows: 30 cm

harvest: in the second year