It is made by crushing whole plants and soaking them in alcohol. Both the plant and tincture have a characteristic, pleasant smell. You can buy tincture of arnica in herb stores and some drugstores. Apply it freely to sore parts of the body, but do not use it on broken skin. Rubbed in with some massage, it is a soothing, effective liniment that reduces pain and swelling and encourages healing.
Arnica products vary in strength.
If the tincture causes slight skin irritation, dilute it with an equal volume of rubbing alcohol. Never take tincture of arnica or arnica tea internally. The plant is toxic when ingested. Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.