| 单词 | arnica |
| 释义 | arnica (once / 30463 pages) n Arnica is a plant with yellow flowers. These flowers can be dried and used medicinally, especially as a lotion or ointment that's also known as arnica. Using arnica on sore muscles or injuries — or taking arnica tablets for muscle pain — is considered an herbal or homeopathic remedy. The usefulness of arnica isn't proven by conventional medicine, but many people use it for bruising or soreness. The plant itself is native to cool areas of the Northern Hemisphere, and arnica includes dozens of different species. While arnica is a Latin word, its origin isn't known. WORD FAMILYarnica: arnicas USAGE EXAMPLESArnica do mato is hardly a familiar substance in American sports — or anywhere in the country. New York Times(May 04, 2016) Examples include red onion, arnica, crushed whole bees, stinging nettle and belladonna. US News(Apr 21, 2015) "Arnica, soursop and cattle tongue are wonderful cure-alls," Mr Motley, who scours the local countryside looking for the plants, says. BBC(Mar 28, 2015) 1n any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica Hyper herb, herbaceous plant a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests 2n an ointment used in treating bruises Hyper balm, ointment, salve, unction, unguent semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation 3n used especially in treating bruises Hyper tincture (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution |
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