Noun: arnica aa(r)-ni-ku
- Any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica
"The arnica's bright yellow flowers stood out against the mountain landscape"
- A medicinal preparation made from arnica flowers, used especially for treating bruises and inflammation
"She applied arnica gel to reduce swelling after her fall"
- An ointment used in treating bruises
"She applied arnica to reduce the swelling from her fall"
Derived forms: arnicas
Type of: balm, herb, herbaceous plant, ointment, salve, tincture, unction, unguent
Part of: Arnica montana, genus Arnica
Encyclopedia: Arnica, Missouri