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Arnica

Arnica montana flower preparations are used externally for localized bruises, sprains, and muscle pain; the canonical relationship is topical and traditional-use only.

Reviewed health uses

Minor muscle soreness

For relief nowTraditional use

Arnica has a long history of topical use for localized muscle pain, and EMA recognizes that traditional use. This is not the same as strong proof of effectiveness: small exercise studies have produced conflicting results, so the claim remains traditional-use only.

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Household preparations

Safety information

No published ingredient-specific cautions are attached.