In folk medicine, the main form of use of arnica is a tincture, mostly made from the flowers of this plant. This tincture has an important purpose in regulating the activity of the central nervous system, as it well reduces the reflex excitability of the cerebral cortex and exhibits a pronounced anticonvulsant effect. Due to its strong sedative effect, this tincture is highly valued.
In addition, a decoction prepared from arnica flowers is used in the fight against worms and is successfully used to treat enterobiosis.
We also mean the infusion of arnica, which has a hemostatic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and healing effect. It has a beneficial effect on the body.
In addition to the tincture, a decoction prepared from arnica roots is popular, which has a stimulating effect on the cardiovascular system, expands coronary vessels and improves the function of the heart muscle. It is important to note that this decoction can accelerate the heart rate and increase the amplitude of heart contractions.
Arnica decoction also helps in the treatment of various diseases such as bloody diarrhea, gout, bronchitis, influenza, epilepsy and others. It is often used for convulsions caused by lifting a heavy object.
Preparations that contain arnica have a pronounced choleretic effect and are useful for lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood.
