Haute Maurienne Vanoise

[Translate to English:] Découvrez l'arnica

Arnica, also known as anthyllis vulneraria or savoyard tobacco, grows above 1100 meters. It is indentified by its yellow color and long, fine petals; you can see its flowers from May to July.

This plant has a number of therapeutic virtues; oil of arnica has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

 

Arnica is a rare and fragile plant; gathering it is subject to regulations.

 

 Avoid picking flowers - it helps to preserve them!

Arnica