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arnica

DEFINITIONS OF: arnica

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n any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica

Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n an ointment used in treating bruises

Type of:
balm, ointment, salve, unction, unguent
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

n used especially in treating bruises

Type of:
tincture
(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
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