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1. Photos, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
2. Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
3. Botanical description, reference data, useful information, illustrations
4. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology
5. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing

Arnica mountain, Arnica montana. Photos of the plant, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism

Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism

Sort by: Arnica (Arnica)

Family: Asteraceae (Asteraceae)

Origin: Europe and North Asia

Area: It grows in the mountainous regions of Europe and North Asia, as well as in North America.

Chemical composition: Arnica contains lactones, carotenoids, flavonoids, acids, coumarins, resins, essential oils and other components.

Economic value: Arnica mountain is used in medicine as a remedy for bruises, sprains, bruises and other soft tissue injuries. It is also used to treat rheumatism and joint pain. In cosmetology, arnica has found application as a component for skin care products, including problem skin care.

Legends, myths, symbolism: The symbolism of arnica is associated with its medicinal properties. The plant has been known since ancient Greece and Rome, where it was used to treat injuries and illnesses. In medieval Europe, arnica became a symbol of healing and healing, and its medicinal properties were studied and documented by many healers. Arnica montana is associated with power and strength, which are used to heal injuries and illnesses. It also symbolizes the courage and courage required to overcome pain and suffering.

Arnica mountain, Arnica montana. Description, illustrations of the plant

Arnica. Legends and myths about the plant

Arnica has many names: Ivan's color, mountain ram, ram's color, throat grass, mountain tobacco (as arnica is called in America), mountain swimsuit, kupala, bagel, umbilical cord, beard, pine carnation, garnik, tour zelle, forest tobacco, peralet , chamyarytsa, hare cabbage, initial letter.

The flowers look like daisies or yellow daisies, looking a bit damaged due to the twisted and curved petals. The flowers are not large - 5-8 cm wide each, they are never completely regular in shape, which gives them an unusual appearance, they have a pleasant smell.

Arnica blooms from June to August - the flowering period depends on the height above sea level.

In ancient manuscripts, the ancient Greek physician Dioscorides called this plant ptarmica, which in Greek means "sneezing."

In magic, arnica is used as an incense or for fumigation before and during meditation. Arnica incense is believed to promote clairvoyance by activating the heart and forehead chakras, which are important for clairvoyant ability. Arnica incense also helps to calm the nervous system.

Arnica, according to Paul Sedira's book "Magical Plants", was considered by the alchemists to be a symbol of the sun, and was one of the twelve magical plants of the Rosicrucians. And in German Thuringia, arnica was one of the ritual Kupala herbs.

There is a legend that the Mother of God spent the rest of her days in the house of John the Theologian. At her death, all the apostles were present, except for Thomas, who arrived only on the third day. At his request, the apostles opened the tomb of the Virgin, but found only many flowers in it.

With this giving is connected the custom on the feast of the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos to consecrate plants in churches. The number of herbs that made up the bouquet that was carried for consecration varied - from nine to seventy-seven. Arnica was supposed to be the obligatory herb in the bouquet.

Author: Martyanova L.M.

Arnica mountain, Arnica montana L. Botanical description, distribution, chemical composition, features of use

Aster family - Asteraceae.

Perennial plant with creeping brown rhizome.

The stem is erect, 25-35 cm high, pubescent with simple and glandular hairs. Stem leaves are opposite, 3-5 cm long, entire, sessile, oblong. Rosette leaves pressed to the ground. Inflorescences - single apical baskets.

The outer flowers in the baskets are ligulate, the inner flowers are tubular, orange or dark yellow. The fruits are dark gray furrowed achenes with a tuft of single-row rough hairs. Blooms in June - July. The fruits ripen in July - the first half of August.

It grows in forest meadows, clearings, edges, meadows, among shrubs, sometimes in marshy meadows. In the mountains it rises to the Alpine belt.

Found in Europe.

Endangered species in need of vigorous protection.

The coloring matter arnicin, essential oil (0,04-0,07%), tannins, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, cynarine, betaine, choline, gelenin, alkaloids, phytosterols, fatty oil, sugars, organic acids, gum, polysaccharide inulin; in the rhizome - essential oil (0,4-0,6%), resins, wax, gum, phytosterols, bitter substance, organic acids (formic, angelic, isobutyric).

The essential oil is extracted from the flowers and roots. The essential oil from the flowers is a red-yellow or blue-green liquid with a strong odor similar to that of chamomile; from the roots - a yellow liquid with a radish smell.

The plant is poisonous.

Flower baskets and arnica roots are used.

Harvesting of raw materials is carried out during flowering, cutting flower baskets at the very base, the roots are harvested in the fall. Arnica flowers are used as a spice in the production of beverages, flowers and roots are widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

In medicine, alcohol tincture of inflorescences is used as a hemostatic agent for uterine and nasal bleeding, in obstetric and gynecological practice - with insufficient regression of the uterus after childbirth and inflammatory processes, as well as edema and cardiac weakness. Arnica preparations in small doses have a tonic and stimulating effect on the central nervous system. In large doses, they act as a sedative, preventing the development of seizures.

Isolated cynarin has a choleretic effect, lowers blood cholesterol, dilates the blood vessels of the heart. The plant is used in homeopathy.

Arnica is an ancient medicine used in Western Europe as early as the XNUMXth century.

In folk medicine, it is used for fever, as a diuretic, diaphoretic, astringent for gastrointestinal disorders, as an anti-inflammatory for gynecological diseases, for bronchitis and influenza, as well as for epilepsy and concussion. Outwardly, an aqueous infusion of flower baskets was used for skin rashes (especially on the lips), furunculosis, ulcers, bruises, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, lumbago, toothache.

Root tincture was used internally for cardiac angiospasm, cardiosclerosis, myocarditis, as an aphrodisiac; with bruises, bruises, minor wounds, abscesses. Since mountain arnica is poisonous, care must be taken when ingesting it. An overdose of spicy raw materials should not be allowed.

Authors: Dudchenko L.G., Kozyakov A.S., Krivenko V.V.

Arnica mountain, Arnica montana L. Botanical description, area and habitats, chemical composition, use in medicine and industry

Synonyms: mountain ram, mutton grass, throat grass, etc.

A perennial herbaceous plant 15-80 cm tall, with a horizontal short rhizome, of the Asteraceae family (Compositae).

Baskets solitary, on tops of stems, 2-3 cm in diameter. Reed flowers are yellow, tubular flowers are paler.

The fruit is an achene 6-10 mm long, narrowed towards the base.

Blooms in June-July.

Range and habitats. It grows in the high mountain meadows of the Alps and the Carpathians, as well as in the dry meadows of the Upper Dnieper, Upper Dniester, in the Baltic countries.

It occurs in pine forests, pine-birch and beech forests, forest meadows and clearings, forest edges, meadows, among shrubs, clearings and upland meadows, sometimes in marshy meadows.

Chemical composition. Rhizomes contain tannins (up to 32%) and bitter substances, phytosterols, resins, wax, gum, and essential oil (up to 1,5%). The composition of this oil includes: hexyl caproate, caproic, caprylic, angelic, formic and isobutyric acids, florol (ethylphenol), floraisobutyric ether, thymohydrochiionomethyl ether and fluoromethyl ether. The essential oil from the rhizomes is a light yellow liquid.

The action of arnica flowers is attributed to the coloring matter arnitsin contained in the flowers in an amount of up to 4%. The bitter substance arnitsin consists of a mixture of three substances: two triterpendiols of the betulin type - arnidiol (arnidendiol), faradiol (isoarnidiol) - and a saturated hydrocarbon. In addition, essential oil (0,04-0,14%), tannins (about 5%), dyes (lutein, arnidiol, faradiol), ascorbic acid, carotenoids, cynarine (0,05%), betaine, choline, gelenin, alkaloids, phytosterols, fatty oil, sugars, organic acids, gum, inulin polysaccharide, vitamin C (about 21 mg%).

The essential oil from the flowers is a liquid of red-yellow or blue-green color with a strong smell close to the smell of chamomile, this oil contains fumaric, malic, lactic, auric and palmitic acids, as well as palmitin.

Substances contained in flowers and roots are also found in leaves and stems, but in smaller quantities.

Application in medicine. In medicine, alcohol tincture of inflorescences is used as a hemostatic agent for uterine and nasal bleeding, in obstetric and gynecological practice - with insufficient regression of the uterus after childbirth and inflammatory processes in the genital area, as well as edema and cardiac weakness.

A favorable effect was noted in angina pectoris and cardiac weakness. In animal experiments, arnica preparations cause increased contractions of the uterine muscles, and also have an exciting effect on the heart and central nervous system. In addition, they dilate the coronary vessels of the isolated heart, have a choleretic effect and lower the level of cholesterol in the blood, which is due to the presence of cynarine in arnica.

Arnica preparations are used externally for bruises and bruises, carbuncles, boils and abscesses as a resorption aid and a distraction.

In homeopathic medicine, it is used as a heart remedy, as a hemostatic, for various injuries: in the form of a tincture of dried rhizomes with roots or essences from fresh flowering herbs.

In folk medicine, it is used for fever, as a diuretic, diaphoretic, astringent for gastrointestinal disorders, as an anti-inflammatory for gynecological diseases, for bronchitis and influenza, as well as for epilepsy and concussion. Outwardly, an aqueous infusion of flower baskets was used for skin rashes (especially on the lips), furunculosis, ulcers, bruises, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, lumbago, toothache. Root tincture was used internally for cardiac angiospasm, cardiosclerosis, myocarditis, as an aphrodisiac; with bruises, bruises, minor wounds, abscesses.

Tincture from the flowers of mountain arnica is used as a hemostatic agent for postpartum hemorrhage (subinvolution of the uterus, etc.) and bleeding associated with inflammatory diseases. Unlike ergot drugs, arnica lowers blood pressure. The tincture also has a choleretic effect.

There are no side effects when using arnica tincture in patients.

Arnica flowers have the ability to lower the reflex excitability of the cerebral cortex and medulla oblongata, to dilate the cerebral vessels.

On this basis, earlier arnica was used in the recovery period after cerebral hemorrhage in order to more quickly restore the functional state of the nervous system. The best results have been seen with a tincture of fresh arnica flowers. Otherwise, drugs from the roots of arnica work. They excite the cardiovascular system, increase coronary blood flow, dilate coronary vessels in various pathological conditions, atherosclerosis, myocarditis and cardiac angiospasm.

When taking large doses of arnica inside, sweating increases, aching pain in the limbs and convulsive muscle twitching, chills, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diuresis increase. Symptoms of a disorder in the function of the cardiovascular system, a decline in cardiac activity may develop.

Authors: Turova A.D., Sapozhnikova E.N.

Arnica mountain, Arnica montana. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology

Ethnoscience:

• Ointment for pain relief: Arnica contains substances that help reduce pain and inflammation. To prepare an ointment, mix 50 grams of fresh arnica flowers with 200 grams of vegetable oil (such as olive or almond) in a bowl. Heat the mixture in a water bath for 2-3 hours, then strain and store in the refrigerator. The ointment can be used to relieve pain in the joints, muscles, with bruises and sprains.
• Tincture for the treatment of bruises and sprains: Arnica can help reduce swelling and pain from bruises and sprains. To prepare the tincture, take 2 tablespoons of dried arnica flowers, pour a glass of boiling water over it and steep for 15-20 minutes. Then strain and apply the tincture to the affected area 2-3 times a day.
• Tea to improve digestion: arnica can help improve digestion and reduce bloating. To make tea, take 1 teaspoon of dried arnica flowers, pour a glass of boiling water over it and steep for 10-15 minutes. Then strain and drink the tea before meals.
• Rheumatism treatment: arnica can help reduce inflammation and pain in rheumatism. To do this, you can use an ointment as described above, or prepare a tincture of arnica flowers and use it to massage the affected areas.

Cosmetology:

• Face cream: arnica can help reduce inflammation and redness of the skin. To prepare the face cream, mix 1 tablespoon of dried arnica flowers, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of honey in a bowl. Melt the mixture in a water bath until smooth, then cool and apply to the face.
• Face tonic: arnica can help reduce inflammation and improve skin condition. To prepare a face tonic, take 2 tablespoons of dried arnica flowers, pour a glass of boiling water and steep for 20-30 minutes. Then strain and add 2 tablespoons of chamomile infusion and 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin. Store in the refrigerator and use for daily facial cleansing.
• Hair Mask: Arnica can help strengthen hair and reduce scalp inflammation. To prepare the mask, mix 1 tablespoon of dried arnica flowers, 1 tablespoon of burdock oil and 1 tablespoon of honey in a bowl. Melt the mixture in a water bath until smooth, then cool and apply to hair for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
• Eye strain reliever: arnica can help reduce puffiness and redness in the eyes. To prepare the remedy, mix 1 tablespoon of dried arnica flowers, 1 tablespoon of green tea and 1 tablespoon of chamomile infusion in a bowl. Pour a glass of boiling water and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then strain and soak a cotton pad in the infusion, apply on closed eyes for 10-15 minutes.

Attention! Before use, consult with a specialist!

Arnica mountain, Arnica montana. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing

Mountain arnica (Arnica montana) is a perennial plant grown in gardens and fields.

Tips for growing, harvesting and storing arnica:

Cultivation:

• Lighting: Arnica montana prefers bright sunlight, but can also be grown in semi-shady areas.
• Soil: Arnica montana is grown in light, fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Landing: Arnica mountain should be planted to a depth of 2-3 cm at a distance of 20-30 cm from each other. It can be grown outdoors or in pots or containers.
• Care: Arnica montana needs regular watering during the growth period, but does not tolerate stagnant water. Plants should be pruned after flowering to encourage new growth. Dry leaves and branches should also be removed to improve ventilation and prevent disease.

Preparation and storage:

• Harvest: Mountain arnica flowers should be picked in early summer when they are in full bloom. The flowers can be used to make medicinal tinctures, ointments, and skin care products.
• Storage: Arnica mounta must be stored in a dry and cool place to keep its medicinal properties. Arnica mountain products can be stored in dark glass bottles for several months.

It should be noted that mountain arnica is a poisonous plant and should only be used after consulting a physician or other qualified professional.

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