Arnica and Leopard’s Bane

[Teresa HullStudent]

In my research books, another name for Arnica is Leopard’s Bane.  I found some Leopard’s Bane at a local nursery, but it is not Arnica montana. It is Doronicum caucasicum.  Does Doronicum caucasicum have the same medicinal properties as Arnica montana?

 

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Common names are slippery things. Arnica montana  and Doronicum caucasicum unrelated species. Both are called leopard’s bane.

Doronicum caucasicum has some history as a medicinal but very little and even less of research on efficacy and safety.  I’d stick with something better known.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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Teresa Hull

[Teresa HullStudentTopic Author]

Thanks! I’ll stick with Arnica montana medicinally and use Doronicum caucasicum only for its beauty.

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