arnica

ar·ni·ca

noun \ˈär-ni-kə\

Definition of ARNICA

1

a capitalized : a large genus of composite herbs having flower heads that are discoid or have bright yellow rays b : a plant of the genus Arnica

2

a : the dried flower head of any of several herbs of the genus Arnica (especially A. montana) used for stimulant and local irritant effect especially in the form of a liniment for bruises, sprains, and swellings b : a tincture made from arnica