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  2. Arnica - Wikipedia

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    Arnica / ˈ ɑːr n ɪ k ə / is a ... They show large yellow or orange flowers, 6–8 cm (2–3 in) wide with 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long ray florets and numerous ...

  3. Tincture - Wikipedia

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    A tincture is typically an extract of plant or animal material dissolved in ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Solvent concentrations of 25–60% are common, but may run as high as 90%. [ 1 ] In chemistry , a tincture is a solution that has ethanol as its solvent.

  4. Arnica montana - Wikipedia

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    The US Food and Drug Administration has classified Arnica montana as an unsafe herb because of its toxicity. [5] It should not be taken orally or applied to broken skin where absorption can occur. [5] Arnica irritates mucous membranes and may elicit stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. [5] It may produce contact dermatitis when applied to skin ...

  5. Chinese herbology - Wikipedia

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    Chinese herbal extracts are herbal decoctions that have been condensed into a granular or powdered form. Herbal extracts, similar to patent medicines, are easier and more convenient for patients to take. The industry extraction standard is 5:1, meaning for every five pounds of raw materials, one pound of herbal extract is derived.

  6. Chemical depilatory - Wikipedia

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    Hair destruction requires about 10 minutes. Depilation is followed by careful rinsing with water, and various conditioners are applied to restore the skin's pH to normal. Depilation does not destroy the dermal papilla, and the hair grows back. [2] Chemical depilatories are available in gel, cream, lotion, aerosol, roll-on, and powder forms.

  7. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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    Arnica montana: Arnica: Used as an anti-inflammatory [23] and for osteoarthritis. [24] The US Food and Drug Administration has classified Arnica montana as an unsafe herb because of its toxicity. [25] It should not be taken orally or applied to broken skin where absorption can occur. [25] Astragalus propinquus: Astragalus: Long used in ...

  8. Asafoetida - Wikipedia

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    Unprocessed asafoetida in a jar and as a tincture. Asafoetida (/ æ s ə ˈ f ɛ t ɪ d ə /; also spelled asafetida) [1] is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs of the carrot family. It is produced in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, northern India, and Northwest ...

  9. Arnica sororia - Wikipedia

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    Arnica sororia is a rhizomatous perennial herb producing one or more hairy, glandular stems 10 to 50 centimeters (4 to 19 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) tall. There are a few to several pairs of broadly lance-shaped leaves along the stem, [4] the lower ones borne on petioles. Leaves may reach up to 14 cm long. [5]