Arnica Macerated Oil
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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Description |
An herb that grows in temperate climates of Central Europe, Siberia, and North America, Arnica's yellow-orange flowers have been used in herbal medicine for hundreds of years. |
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Characteristics |
Pale yellow oil that is odourless to mildly aromatic. |
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Properties |
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant |
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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 has great anti-inflammatory properties and is known to increase blood circulation therefore may be helpful in treating hair loss, insect bites, and acne. We recommend not using it on chapped or broken skin or open wounds as it may increase bleeding or cause allergic reactions. |
