Arnica Essential Oil (Arnica montana)
Overview
Arnica may also be referred to as Celtic nard, Leopard’s bane, mountain arnica, mountain tobacco, or arnica flower. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation, or co2 select extraction as a method for extracting oil from the flowers.
Summary
Traditionally used in herbal medicine, Arnica oil is widely known to soothe bumps, bruises, joints and occasional muscle strains. Used alone or in combination with other organic oils, Arnica is an ideal carrier for essential oils such as Helichrysum, Peppermint, Rosemary and Lavender.
Essential Facts
- Aroma Description:
- Common Name(s): Celtic nard, Leopard’s bane, mountain arnica, mountain tobacco, or arnica flower
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- Botanical Genus: Arnica
- Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium to strong
- Color: Pale, bright yellow
- Indigenous Country: France
- Cultivation: Organically Grown
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation, or CO2 Select Extraction
- Part Typically Used: Flowers
- Shelf Life: Indefinite
Bitter
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Ethically and sustainably sourced
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Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:
Muscle Stiffness
Muscular aches and pains
Muscular Inflammation
Therapeutic Benefits of Arnica:
Anti-inflammatory
RelaxantBlends
Arnica Blends:
Eucalyptus
Frankincense
Frankincense frereana
Ginger
Helichrysum
Peppermint
Articles
Arnica Articles or Publications:
- PubMed: Identification and characterization of two new derivatives of chlorogenic acids in Arnica (Arnica montana L.) flowers by high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry.
- PubMed: Quantitative analysis of sesquiterpene lactones in extract of Arnica montana L. by 1H NMR spectroscopy.
- PubMed: Allergenic potential of Arnica-containing formulations in Arnica-allergic patients.
- PubMed: Sesquiterpene lactones in Arnica montana: helenalin and dihydrohelenalin chemotypes in Spain.
- PubMed: Temperature is the key to altitudinal variation of phenolics in Arnica montana L. cv. ARBO.
- PubMed: Identification of hydroxycinnamoylquinic acids of arnica flowers and burdock roots using a standardized LC-DAD-ESI/MS profiling method.
- PubMed: Quantitative analysis of flavonoids and phenolic acids in Arnica montana L. by micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography.
- PubMed: Permeation of bioactive constituents from Arnica montana preparations through human skin in-vitro.
- PubMed: New sesquiterpene lactones from Arnica tincture prepared from fresh flowerheads of Arnica montana.
- PubMed: Cumulative therapeutic effects of phytochemicals in Arnica montana flower extract alleviated collagen-induced arthritis: inhibition of both pro-inflammatory mediators and oxidative stress.
- PubMed: Differences in the chemical composition of Arnica montana flowers from wild populations of north Italy.
- PubMed: Sesquiterpene lactones in Arnica montana: a rapid analytical method and the effects of flower maturity and simulated mechanical harvesting on quality and yield.
- PubMed: Permeation of bioactive constituents from Arnica montana preparations through human skin in-vitro.