arnica

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
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
    
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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]
    

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