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leopard's bane |
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leopard's bane (leˑ·perdz bānˑ), n Latin name: Arnica montana L; parts used: flowers, oil; uses: acne, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, joint and muscle sprains or strains, seasickness, wound healing; precautions: children, elderly, pregnancy, breastfeeding, heart conditions, stomach irritant; poisonous when ingested. Also called arnica, mountain snuff, mountain tobacco, wolf's bane, and wolfbane. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Arnica, also known as leopard's bane, has traditionally found use as an anti-inflammatory in the treatment of bruises, sprains and rheumatism. |
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