Arnica (Heterotheca Inuloides) Whole Flower – *BANEFUL

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Arnica (Heterotheca Inuloides) Whole Flower HERB COMMON NAME :  Arnica HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Heterotheca Inuloides OTHER NAMES :  Mountain Arnica FAMILY :  Asteraceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element:  Fire Planet:  Sun Day:  Sunday Direction:  South Zodiac Sign:  Sagittarius, Leo Energy:  Yang Gender:  Masculine Animal:  Lion Sabbat or Holiday:  Midsummer (Litha) Deity or God / Goddess Association:  Freya, Ra, Apollo   Parts Used:  Flower Description:  For external use only.  Sesquiterpene lactones (mainly helenalin) are highly toxic internally. Some people believe that shepherds are the ones who discovered uses for Arnica when injured sheep were attracted to the flower.  They decided that if the sheep were attracted to it and found healing powers from it, it might work well for humans. A 2002 clinical trial indicated that fresh arnica gel preparations successfully reduced symptoms (pain stiffness and decreased mobility) in patients suffering of osteoarthritis of the knee.  Helps with nerve pain and damage. Arnica is most specific for bruises and may also be used as a massage oil to help relieve muscle soreness and stiffness.  Arnica is used externally to treat bruises, muscle strains, arthritis, bunions, joint dislocations, and virtually any other type of problem that occurs to the muscular and skeletal systems.  Researchers believe it actually helps to remove clotted blood from the affected areas and helps circulation improve.  When you have a lot of circulation around an injury, healing can happen more quickly and easily.  It can help reduce the pain of a broken bone, sprain, strain, or dislocation.  Arnica can also be used to reduce the irritation and inflammation that occurs from insect bites.  It can also help chapped lips.  Most often, it’s made into a cream or ointment that can be rubbed into the skin. Historical Uses:  bruises, wound antiseptic, arthritis, bunions, joint dislocations, muscle strains, sprains, hematomas, edema, fractures, remove blood clots, improve circulation, pain relieving, ease inflames insect bites, osteoarthritis of the knee, nerve pain, nerve damage, help chapped lips, phlebitis, thrombosis, arthralgia and rheumatic joint pains, vulnerary, anodyne, analgesic, immuno-stimulant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, counter-irritant, anti-rheumatic, anti-neuralgic, anti-phlogistic, antibiotic, anti-microbial, mild anti-bacterial, soothes skin, migraine, headache, prevents hair loss, improves hair growth, stretch marks, scars Mystical Attributes:  Arnica is associated with Midsummer, the harvest and harvest spirits.  Arnica can be used in general protective rituals as well as rituals for the fertility of crops. To drive away thunderstorms burn arnica and say “Set arnica alight, set arnica alight, thunderstorm take flight.” Arnica can be planted around an area to keep a spirit from entering or leaving. It will only work until the plant dies back in the fall. Mystical Intentions:  harvest, Midsummer, harvest spirits, fertility of crops, protection, contain a spirit, banish a spirit, drive away thunderstorms, offering to Freya, offering to Ra, offering to Apollo Other Uses: Topical : You can make a tincture of Arnica Flower to be used externally by combining 70 percent alcohol with the flowers in a glass jar.  Allow the mixture to sit in a warm place for about two weeks.  Before use, strain the flowers out of the solution.  Once you’ve made the tincture, you can use it as a lotion by adding it to witch hazel before applying it to the skin. External use over intact skin only: Poultice or application of infusion 2g/cup or arnica oil (extracted at 1:5). Ointment: 10-25% of tincture (1:10, 70%), apply BID-TID.   Taste & Smell: A bitter herbal aroma Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Mexican Arnica is native to Central Mexico. It grows in Chihuahua State, the Federal District, Puebla and in Oaxaca.  Mexican Arnica is a perennial from the Asteraceae family that can reach 15 to 20 inches tall.  This plant has simple leaves that are alternate.  The leaves are ovate and serrulate.  Flowers are corymbs of yellow from July to August.  These perennials produce achenes. Mexican Arnica prefers a sunny location and can tolerate temperatures down to -12°C (10° F).  Grow Mexican Arnica on dry to moderately moist soil.  The soil should be gritty-sandy or gritty-loamy soil.  Grow from seeds or root (rhizome) divisions.  The flowers are normally taken when they are in full, fresh bloom in mid to late Summer.  The stem is not used and can be discarded.  Rhizomes can be collected in the fall after the foliage has died off.  Rhizomes are one to two inches long, cylindrical, and are often scarred where old stems have broken off.  The rhizomes are dried and powdered and used in the same proportions as dried flowers. Store as a tincture, as dried flowers, or as a ground powder in a cool, dry place.  Refrigeration or freezing is recommended but not required. It is for external use only. Contraindications & Toxicity: Using Arnica on your skin can cause irritation with prolonged use. You should never apply it to an open wound or broken skin, as the flower has toxic effects.  This can cause irritation and actually worsen the problem. With prolonged use, Arnica can cause problems such as eczema and blisters. Arnica flower should only be used externally because it can cause internal problems due to toxicity. Avoid application over large areas of broken skin or internal use. Avoid with known allergy to Asteraceae family. Internal use may result in gastroenteritis and with increasing dosage cardiac arrest due to helanin interfering with myocardial recovery in between contractions. With prolonged external use, edematous dermatitis may result with the formation of small vesicles. Helanalin and its esters are sensitizing agents and act as allergens, can cause muscle paralysis & death.     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. Some may also not be safe for topical application, or even be safe to touch while unprotected. Always use proper safety precautions when using our products. 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