Arnica

usgb/ˈɑːrnɪkə/
noun

A plant often used in medicine for its healing properties.

He applied some arnica to his bruise to help it heal faster.
Visual representation of "arnica" - A plant often used in medicine for its healing properties.

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  • apply arnica
  • arnica gel
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Herbal Remedy

Arnica is known for natural healing, mostly in alternative medicine, not mainstream medical treatments.

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Despite my skepticism, the herbal remedy of arnica actually eased my sore muscles.
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External Use

Arnica is typically applied to the skin; it's not usually meant to be swallowed.

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Make sure to only apply arnica topically—don't ingest it.
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Bruise Treatment

Arnica is popularly used for bruises, so it's common to hear it in related conversations.

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After bumping into the table, I reached for arnica to prevent a bruise.
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