Arnica montana L. – A plant of healing
First published: 11 April 2017 Full publication history DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12724 View/save citation Cited by (CrossRef): 0 articles Abstract Objectives Arnica montana is a widely used therapeutic plant used traditionally to treat various ailments. The objective of this study was to evaluate th
- First published: 11 April 2017 Full publication history
- DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12724 View/save citation
- Cited by (CrossRef): 0 articles
Abstract
Objectives
Arnica montana is a widely used therapeutic plant used traditionally to treat various ailments. The objective of this study was to evaluate the botany, phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology along with special emphasis given on pharmacological activity of plant A. montana.
Key findings
The plant extracts have been reported to possess antibacterial, antitumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and immunomodulatory activity. A wide range of chemical compounds including sesquiterpene lactones and their short-chain carbonic acid esters, flavonoids, carotenoids, essential oils, diterpenes, arnidiol, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, coumarins, phenolic acids, lignans and oligosaccharides, etc., are found in different parts of the plant.
Summary
It has been scrutinised that extensive research has been carried out to explore the therapeutic potential of flowers of the plant. Therefore, investigations should be carried out to explore the therapeutic potential of other parts of the plant for better therapeutic utilization.
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