arnica n 1: used especially in treating bruises 2: any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica 3: an ointment used in treating bruises
Arnica \Ar"ni*ca\, n. [Prob. a corruption of ptarmica.] (Bot.) A genus of plants; also, the most important species ({Arnica montana}), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant. [1913 Webster] Note: The tincture of arnica is applied externally as a remedy for bruises, sprains, etc. [1913 Webster]