Botanical Name: Arnica montana (European Arnica)
Other species: Arnica chamissonis (North American Arnica)
Common Names:
Habitat & Distribution: Arnica is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Siberia, thriving in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils at higher elevations. North American varieties (Arnica chamissonis) grow in meadows and open woodlands.
Arnica relieves swelling and speed up the healing of bruises by stimulating the body’s white blood cells to break down the fluid and excess blood that is trapped in the joints, muscles and bruises. The increased numbers of white blood cells stop broken capillaries from bleeding into the surrounding tissue. Arnica also stimulates blood circulation to the affected area, bringing the resources and oxygen to heal broken blood vessels and produce healthy new cells.
Arnica is anti-inflammatory effective in giving relief to arthritis pain, it also helps with reducing the muscle soreness and pain associated with sports injuries.
"Arnica is also rich in thymol, which is an effective vasodilator of the capillaries found in the subcutaneous fat just under the skin. The widening of these vessels allows for the transport of blood and anti-inflammatory compounds which further aid the healing process."
It offers soothing to sprains, strains and sports injuries, it is a natural topical pain reliever.
For external use only, and should not be applied to broken skin.
Other species: Arnica chamissonis (North American Arnica)
Common Names:
- Mountain Arnica
- Leopard’s Bane
- Wolf’s Bane
- Mountain Tobacco
Habitat & Distribution: Arnica is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Siberia, thriving in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils at higher elevations. North American varieties (Arnica chamissonis) grow in meadows and open woodlands.
Arnica relieves swelling and speed up the healing of bruises by stimulating the body’s white blood cells to break down the fluid and excess blood that is trapped in the joints, muscles and bruises. The increased numbers of white blood cells stop broken capillaries from bleeding into the surrounding tissue. Arnica also stimulates blood circulation to the affected area, bringing the resources and oxygen to heal broken blood vessels and produce healthy new cells.
Arnica is anti-inflammatory effective in giving relief to arthritis pain, it also helps with reducing the muscle soreness and pain associated with sports injuries.
"Arnica is also rich in thymol, which is an effective vasodilator of the capillaries found in the subcutaneous fat just under the skin. The widening of these vessels allows for the transport of blood and anti-inflammatory compounds which further aid the healing process."
It offers soothing to sprains, strains and sports injuries, it is a natural topical pain reliever.
For external use only, and should not be applied to broken skin.