arnica

2 definitions found

arnica - 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]

arnica - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  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