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Arnica is rarely administered in a pure form. Instead, tinctures or oil are prepared which can then be used as the basis when creating other treatment methods, such as creams and gels.
According to some folk medicinal uses, it is regarded to be effective in preventing various diseases by taking it at the first indication of illness.
Extract: Add one tablespoon (about 2 g) of the dried or fresh flowers to 1 dl of boiling water. Strain for 5-10 minutes. The extract can then be used as a wrap or as a gargle.
Tincture: Add 30 g (1 ounce) of the dried flower preserved in 30 ml (8 fluid ounces) of food grade alcohol.
Oil: Use one part of the flowers to every five parts olive oil. *
