Arnica

Arnica is a yellow-orange flower, it is sometimes called the “mountain daisy”, because its color and petals resemble this familiar flower. It is also known as
• Mountain tobacco
• Leopard Achilles
• Barbarism of the wolf
• Mountain Arnica
Creams and ointments made from the flower head can be used to treat the following ailments:
• Muscle pain and body aches
• Bruises
• Joint pain and swelling
• Inflammation

• Arnica against pain
Arnica is often used to manage pain.
A 2016 review found arnica to be effective in reducing pain after surgery compared to a placebo. She concluded that homeopathic arnica could be a viable alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), depending on the condition being treated. (Iannitti et al., 2016)
A 2021 review indicated that arnica in gel/cream or extract form may help with chronic pain management. (Smith et al., 2021)

• Arnica for bruising and swelling
Another review from 2021 indicated that homeopathic arnica had a small effect in reducing excessive bruising or bruising after surgeries, compared to a placebo. (Gaertner et al., 2021)
A systemic review of 29 papers suggested that arnica may reduce ecchymosis (skin discoloration typically caused by bruising) if used after rhinoplasty and facelifts or facial procedures. (Knackstedt & Gatherwright, 2020)

An analysis of 11 trials involving over 600 patients from the same year suggested that arnica, combined with cold compression and tape, may reduce eyelid bruising and swelling after rhinoplasty. (Lee et al ., 2017)