Arnica (Arnica Montana) Macerated Oil-Organic
Arnica Macerated Oil -Organic
Botanical binomial: Arnica Montana
INCI Name: Arnica Montana Flower Extract
CAS No.: 8001-21-6
EINECS No.: 232-272-9
Country of Origin: France
Part of plant used in production: Flowers
Methods of production: Macerated in sunflower oil
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Plant Description |
Growing in temperate climates of Europe, Siberia, and North America, Arnica's distinctive yellow-orange flowers have been a staple in herbal medicine for centuries. |
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Oil Characteristics |
Pale yellow, odourless to mildly aromatic oil |
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Properties |
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant |
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Key Constituents |
Linolenic, palmitic, linoleic and myristic fatty acids, thymol, thymohydroquinone |
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Uses |
Soothing skincare products and creams for reducing muscle and joint pain are the most popular uses of Arnica oil. The macerated oil is known to increase blood circulation therefore may be helpful in treating hair loss, insect bites, and acne. |
| Safety | Do not use on open wounds or broken skin. |
