Size:4 OZ Glass Mason Jar Arnica Flower Oil Hand made in small batches. 100% extra virgin olive oil slowly infused with dried, organic Arnica Flowers. What Is Arnica Oil? Arnica refers to a clan of flowering perennial plants from the daisy family (Compositae) that's native to Europe and Siberia but also grows in North America, especially in mountainous regions. It is well-known for its use in natural medicine and is recognizable through its flowers, which have yellow petals and an orange center. Arnica grows between 1 to 2 feet high, with one to three flower blossoms per plant. There are several species of arnica, but the most famous is Arnica montana, also known as Leopard's Bane, Mountain Tobacco and Wolf's Bane. This alpine plant grows in meadows up to 3,000 feet above sea level. The higher the altitude, the more aro­matic the flowers become. Arnica montana blossoms are used to make arnica oil, an aromatic, yellow essential oil. Uses of Arnica Oil However, its diluted form can help reduce swelling, protect against infections and relieve pain. Many professional athletes today even use a topical homeopathic preparation of arnica oil as first aid relief for sports- or exercise-related pain or injury. Arnica oil is made up of about 50 percent fatty acids, including linolenic, palmitic, linoleic and myristic acids. The other 50 percent is a mixture of thymol, various ethers of thymol, thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether and phlorol isobutyrate. Arnica oil contains a compound called helenalin, which may cause allergic reactions in people with sensitivity. If you develop a mild rash while using arnica oil, you are probably helenalin-sensitive and should stop using the oil.
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