Crude Drug: Arnica
Biological Source Arnica montana
Family Asteraceae
Official used part Dried flower heads
Major Marker Constituent Helenalin
Constituentclass Sesquiterpene lactones
Pharmacognostic traditional use Topical preparations; not for oral use
Drug Type Flower
Scientific Name Arnica montana
Category Flower drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.